Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF): Sierra Leone
Agency: U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Freetown announces an open competition to implement the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project. The purpose of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF 2026 projects must also celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the United States (#Freedom250) highlighting examples of American excellence past, present, or future. Projects should have the potential for long-term, self-sustainable impact in local communities. Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000 (approximately) for individual projects, and up to $40,000 for single country alumni summits dependent on the availability of funds. Successful proposals will demonstrate strong engagement with and among exchange alumni, target audiences strategic to U.S. policy goals, and outline a plan for continuing engagement with alumni.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Application Submission email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| EmbassyFreetown2026AEIFNOFO..pdf | NOFO | Mar 24, 2026 04:07 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_001_-_AEIF_2026_Proposal_Form.docx | Applicant's Proposal Form | Mar 24, 2026 04:09 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_002_-_Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx | Applicant's Organization Information Form | Mar 24, 2026 04:09 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_003_-_PDS_Budget_Narrative_Template.xlsx | Applicant's Budget Form | Mar 24, 2026 04:10 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
March 24, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date:
May 1, 2026
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
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Estimated Project Start Date:
October 1, 2026
Fiscal Year:
2026
Award
$40,000
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
2026-FREETOWN-AEIF-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
The purpose of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. Projects may be individual or organizational projects or alumni summits. For FY2026, all AEIF projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the United States (#Freedom250), highlighting American excellence. Successful proposals will demonstrate strong engagement with and among exchange alumni, target audiences strategic to U.S. policy goals, and outline a plan for continuing engagement with alumni.
History
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Forecast posted date:
March 24, 2026
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