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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 for Alumni-Led Projects in Zimbabwe

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State Embassy Harare seeks alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to lead projects advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities in Zimbabwe. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Embassy Harare, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Details: - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 (AIEF) - Cooperative agreements available from $5,000 to $35,000 - Projects must be led by at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs - Focus areas: digital freedom, innovation, peace, prosperity, and U.S.-Zimbabwe trade - Projects should align with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence - Emphasis on collaboration, measurable community benefits, and alignment with U.S. foreign policy - Services Requested: - Strategic guidance, oversight, and collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Section - Implementation and management of alumni-led projects in Zimbabwe - Notable Requirements: - Projects must be completed within 12 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services - Only alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs are eligible to apply

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Harare, through its Public Diplomacy Section, invites eligible organizations to submit applications to administer the 2026–2027 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) in Zimbabwe. This program promotes U.S. higher education opportunities for high-achieving Zimbabwean students and helps them overcome the up-front costs of applying to U.S. colleges and universities. The program targets university students seeking undergraduate or graduate study with U.S. institutions or branch campuses. The successful organization will receive up to $54,000 to manage advising and support processes, including covering test fees, application fees, and travel costs for admitted students.

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