AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. This year, U.S. Mission to France will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support U.S. - France cooperation and leadership on global challenges: Sports Diplomacy; Shared Democratic Values and Interests; Civic Education; Diversity and Inclusion; Cultural Diplomacy; Media Literacy; Prosperity, Trade, and Investment; Science, Health, Technology and Innovation; Security and Defense; Foreign Policy; Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability.

Most of the project activities must take place in France (Cross-border projects are possible but will require additional validation by correspondent U.S. Mission). All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. Projects must have a Franco-American component or perspective.

Application materials (found at the bottom of this page) must be submitted in English to GrantsFrance@state.gov by February 21, 2025, 18:00 Local Time (France). For more information, eligibility, and deadlines please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity PDS-France-FY2025-01 AEIF.

The U.S. Mission to France will be holding an online informative presentation for alumni to provide additional information and details about the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:30 am. Please note that we do not provide any pre-consultation for application related questions that are addressed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity