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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grants for Alumni-Led Projects in Tanzania

The U.S. Mission to Dar-Es-Salaam, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 (AEIF 2026) to support alumni-led public service projects in Tanzania. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Dar-Es-Salaam, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs - Only individuals may apply; organizations are not eligible - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $70,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $35,000 each - Up to two awards anticipated - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of alumni-led projects supporting U.S. policy objectives and community benefits - Focus areas include: - Community development - Education and skills development - Youth leadership and innovation - Civic engagement - Creative and cultural festivals or exchanges - Digital innovation and media arts - Sports and youth engagement - Arts, culture, and music - Projects should celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No requirement for UEI or SAM.gov registration - Grants are processed with individuals, not organizations - Performance period is 12 months, with possible non-competitive continuation based on progress and funding - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for public service projects, not a procurement of products.

Description

The U.S. Mission to Tanzania invites past participants of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to submit proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This annual funding opportunity supports alumni in developing and implementing projects that promote shared interests, policy objectives, and benefit local communities. Eligible projects must be proposed by teams of at least two alumni and align with themes such as community development, education, youth leadership, and cultural exchanges. The program aims to increase the impact of U.S. government investments in exchange programs and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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