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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Mission to Morocco has announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), offering grants from $5,000 to $35,000 for alumni-led initiatives. Applications are due April 24, 2026, with projects expected to start in September 2026.

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The U.S. Embassy in Rabat is soliciting applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), a grant program that supports alumni-led initiatives. The fund offers awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total available funding of $105,000. Eligibility requires teams of at least two U.S. exchange program alumni, non-profits, or educational institutions. Projects must advance U.S. foreign policy, promote America's 250th anniversary, and address community challenges outside the United States and its territories.

Eligible teams must submit their applications by Friday, April 24, 2026. Projects are anticipated to have a performance period of 12 months or less, with a projected start date of September 2026. Applicants can submit only one proposal per team. The fund aims to mobilize alumni expertise and networks to address shared challenges and advance U.S. policy priorities, with a focus on innovation and American excellence.

What to do next

Review AEIF 2026 eligibility criteria and project objectives.
Prepare and submit grant applications by the April 24, 2026 deadline.
Ensure proposed projects align with U.S. foreign policy and America's 250th anniversary themes.

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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

Agency: U.S. Mission to Morocco

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

Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

Funding Opportunity Title: 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY26-01

Announcement Type: Initial Announcement

Deadline for Applications: Friday April 24, 2026

Assistance Listing Number: 19.022

Length of performance period: 12 months or less

Number of awards anticipated: Up to 3 Awards

... Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5000 to a maximum of $35000 (approximately) ****

Total available funding: $105,000 pending availability of funds

Type of Funding: FY26 Educational and Cultural Exchanges (ECE)

Anticipated project start date: September 2026

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat announces the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), providing grants between $5,000 and $35,000 for alumni-led initiatives. This competition is open to teams of at least two U.S. exchange alumni, non-profits, and educational institutions. Projects must advance U.S. foreign policy, promote America's 250th anniversary, and address community challenges through alumni networks, government partnerships, or leadership development.

Projects must take place outside the United States and its territories.

Applicants can submit only one proposal per applicant/team.

Project Background, Goals, and Objectives:

The United States Embassy in Morocco announces an open competition for past participants (alumni) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026).

AEIF 2026 supports alumni-led projects that advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, strengthen people-to-people ties, and amplify the long-term impact of U.S. exchange programs. Projects must clearly demonstrate how alumni apply skills and networks gained during their exchange experiences to address shared challenges in their communities.

All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote America’s 250th anniversary and align with policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

We seek proposals from teams of at least two exchange alumni that meet all eligibility requirements outlined below. Exchange alumni interested in participating should submit completed applications and all required materials to RabatGrants@state.gov **** by COB Friday April 24, 2026.

Project Audience(s): Applicants must clearly identify the target audience(s) of the proposed project, including demographic information and an estimate of the number of direct and indirect beneficiaries.

Project Goal: AEIF aims to mobilize U.S. exchange alumni expertise, leadership, and cross-sector networks to advance shared U.S.–Morocco priorities while promoting America250 values of innovation and American excellence.

Project Objectives: ** AEIF 2026 projects must address at least one of the following objectives:

Convene alumni from different U.S. exchange programs to build or strengthen collaborative alumni networks working on shared priorities.
Strengthen partnerships between exchange alumni and the U.S. Government to address common challenges and advance policy goals.
Support alumni leadership development and community-based initiatives with measurable and sustainable impact. Projects must clearly explain how activities contribute to America’s 250th anniversary and current U.S. policy priorities.

Substantial Involvement

The award may be issued as a grant, fixed-amount award, or cooperative agreement. The final funding mechanism, total award amount, scope of work, and applicable terms and conditions will be determined through pre-award negotiations between the selected applicant and the U.S. Embassy.

APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.

Content of Application

Please ensure:

The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
All documents are in English
All budgets are in U.S. dollars
All applicant authorized signatures are provided where indicated on the various, required forms. The following documents are required:

Mandatory application forms

SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance --individuals) at grants.gov or https://ma.usembassy.gov/education/funding-opportunities/
SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at grants.gov or Embassy website.

- SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) at grants.gov or Embassy website. (note: the SF-424B is only required for individuals, organizations exempt from registration, and for organizations not required to fully register in SAM.gov)

Address to Request Application Package

Application forms required above are available at: https://ma.usembassy.gov/education/funding-opportunities/

Department of State Contacts

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: Rabatgrants@state.gov

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

Eligible Applicants :Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange program.  Project teams must include at least two exchange alumni.  U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members but may not lead projects; at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni must lead the project.  Applications must be submitted by alumni. Organizations may not apply on their own behalf but may serve as implementing partners.

Grantor contact information

Description

Moustapha Laalioui

Email

Rabatgrants@state.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF424B_2025.pdf | SF424B - Assurances | Mar 12, 2026 03:10 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026NOFO.pdf | AEIF 2026 NOFO - Full Announcement | Mar 12, 2026 04:06 PM UTC |
| SF424IIndividual20-V2.02026.pdf | SF424I - Individual | Mar 12, 2026 04:06 PM UTC |
| SF424A-Budget2025.pdf | SF424A - Budget Information | Mar 12, 2026 04:06 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026Proposal_Form.docx | AEIF 2026 Proposal Form | Mar 12, 2026 03:22 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026Budget_Form.xlsx | AEIF 2026 Budget Form | Mar 12, 2026 03:23 PM UTC |