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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026

Agency: U.S. Mission to Laos

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

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Vientiane announces an open competition to implement a program under the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This program is designed to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange participants and programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects that support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom 250) and align with administration policy goals to make the U.S. safer, stronger, and more prosperous, or defend freedom of speech. Pending availability of funds, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will review and recommend proposals for funding on a yearly basis. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Individuals

Additional information

NA

Grantor contact information

Description

Souphalak Senethavilay Grantor Phone 8562055564027

Email

na

senethavilays@state.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

US Embassy website

Closing: August 1, 2026

NA

Application process

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Award

$70,000

Program Funding

2

Expected awards

$5,000

Award Minimum

$35,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

OFOP0002423

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

NA

Category of Funding Activity:

Business and commerce

Category Explanation:

NA

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

July 31, 2026

Archive date:

August 31, 2026

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