Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #S-DR860-26-NOFO-0001
Grant for Alumni-Led Higher Education Partnership Projects in the Dominican Republic
Buyer
U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic (DOS-DOM)
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
June 14, 2026
Identifier
S-DR860-26-NOFO-0001
NAICS
928120, 923110, 813211, 813219
This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Department of State, Embassy in Santo Domingo, supporting alumni-led projects to strengthen higher education ties between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - WHA/U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for educational and cultural exchange activities, not a procurement of products or equipment. - Products/Services Requested: - Service: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Dominican Republic Grant - Description: Grant funding for projects that promote U.S. higher education models, strengthen partnerships between U.S. and Dominican universities, and engage U.S. government exchange alumni as leaders and mentors. - Quantity: 1 grant award - Part Number: N/A - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are Dominican nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, with teams led by U.S. government exchange alumni. - Projects must focus on activities such as faculty collaboration, student training, joint research, mentorship, and raising awareness of U.S. study opportunities. - Grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a performance period of 12 to 24 months. - Only one award is anticipated for this opportunity.
Description
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Santo Domingo announces a funding opportunity to promote U.S. leadership in higher education, strengthen partnerships between U.S. and Dominican universities, and engage exchange alumni as drivers of innovation and collaboration. The program supports projects introducing U.S.-based educational models, teaching practices, and research approaches, fostering institutional linkages. Activities may include faculty collaboration, student training, joint research, mentorship, and increasing awareness of U.S. study opportunities. Eligible applicants are teams led by U.S. government exchange alumni in partnership with Dominican and/or U.S. academic institutions.