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Funding Opportunity: AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit in Niger (Freedom250)

The U.S. Embassy Niamey, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Niamey - Purpose: - Funding opportunity to implement an Alumni Summit in Niger, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom250) - Summit will convene alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs - Focus on strengthening alumni networks, fostering collaboration, and generating sustainable, alumni-led initiatives aligned with U.S. foreign policy objectives - Eligibility & Requirements: - Proposals must be led by at least two eligible non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni, including one based in Niger - All activities must occur outside the United States and its territories - Projects should include structured agendas, measurable outcomes, and plans for follow-on activities (e.g., small grants, working groups) - Funding Details: - Awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 for single-country projects - Up to $100,000 available for regional initiatives - Cooperative agreement funding instrument; U.S. Embassy will provide strategic oversight - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities (not product procurement) - Primary service is the planning and execution of an Alumni Summit program in Niger - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on measurable outcomes and sustainable, alumni-led initiatives - Proposals must demonstrate alignment with U.S. policy objectives and include follow-on activities

Description

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a global initiative by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities and addressing local challenges. For Fiscal Year 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Niamey seeks to implement an Alumni Summit under AEIF 2026 to convene exchange alumni to celebrate and promote Freedom250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The summit aims to strengthen collaboration among alumni, reinforce shared values, and generate actionable initiatives beyond the event. Proposals must be led by at least two eligible non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni, including one based in Niger, and all activities will take place outside the United States and its territories.

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