The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government sponsored and facilitated exchange programs. This program enables alumni to apply knowledge and skills gained during their exchange experiences to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their communities.
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund AEIF is an annual grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State. The funding opportunity is categorized under Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants.
Eligible applicants include:
Additional information regarding eligibility pertains to Alumni Associations and Organizations.
The funding opportunity is structured as a Grant, with no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The application process requires applicants to visit www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.
For grantor inquiries, the following contact details are available:
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Submission Deadline
May 11, 2026
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