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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026

Agency: U.S. Mission to Senegal

Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

U.S. Embassy Senegal (also covering Guinea-Bissau) is pleased to invite alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), which is centrally managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This annual competition supports innovative projects led by alumni that advance U.S. policy objectives and strengthen the relationship between the United States and its exchange alumni community.

For 2026, AEIF will fund projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America and align with key policy goals, such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, or defending freedom of speech. Proposals may request funding between $5,000 and $35,000, pending availability of funds.

We encourage alumni teams to collaborate and submit creative project ideas that demonstrate the impact of exchange experiences, contribute to positive change in your communities, and strengthen ties with the United States.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

This funding opportunity is only open to alumni of USG exchange programs and all AEIF projects must include at least one of the following: • Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni. Every project proposal should include at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association.• Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address shared goals and challenges. • Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities using U.S. experts, U.S. technology, or U.S. best practices to maximize impact.For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

Grantor contact information

Description

PASmallgrant Grantor Phone 221338794522

Email

For Inquiries

pasmallgrant@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NOFO_Template_-_AEIF_2026_Senegal_and_Guinea-Bissau_3.18.26.pdf
NOFO Template-AEIF 2026 Senegal and Guinea-Bissau
Mar 24, 2026 12:06 PM UTC
AEIF-2026_Budget_Form_2.xlsx
AEIF-2026 Budget Form
Mar 24, 2026 12:06 PM UTC
SF424_Application_For_Federal_Assistance_Organizations.pdf
SF424 Application for Federal Assistance (Organizations)
Mar 24, 2026 12:06 PM UTC
AEIF-2026_Proposal_Form_1.docx
AEIF-2026 Proposal Form
Mar 24, 2026 12:06 PM UTC
SF424B_Assurances_Non-Construction_Programs.pdf
SF424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs
Mar 24, 2026 12:06 PM UTC
SF424A_Budget_Information_Non-Construction_Programs.pdf
SF424 Budget Information Non-Construction Programs
Mar 24, 2026 12:06 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: April 19, 2026

Deadline for applications is April 19, 2026.

Application process

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Award

$35,000

Program Funding

3

Expected awards

$5,000

Award Minimum

$35,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-DKR-RSOI-FY26-01

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

March 24, 2026

Archive date:

May 19, 2026

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