Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Bahrain Embassy

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

Agency: U.S. Mission to Bahrain

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

Last Updated: April 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

United States Embassy in Bahrain 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.

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All AEIF projects must celebrate and The promote America’s 250th anniversary and align with policy goals such as making the United States and its partners 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 ManamaPAO@state.gov by COB Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

• Other

Additional information

AEIF supports projects proposed and implemented by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include teams composed of at least two alumni of U.S. exchange programs. Applicants may apply as individuals or through one of the below types of registered organizations: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Alumni teams may collaborate with organizations or institutions, including civil society organizations, educational institutions, or private sector entities, to implement project activities. However, exchange alumni must lead the project and retain primary responsibility for its design and implementation.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

Public Affairs Office - U.S. Embassy, Manama

Email

Public Affairs Office - U.S. Embassy, Manama

ManamaPAO@state.gov

Documents

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| FullAnnouncement-2026AlumniEngagementInnovationFundAEIF_2026.zip | Full Announcement + Forms | Apr 19, 2026 04:58 AM UTC |

Link to additional information

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Closing: April 30, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 5:00pm Close of Business – Arab Standard Time (AST) UTC/GMT +3.

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:

DOS-MANAMA-PD-2026-002

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

-- Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy programs to support U.S. government exchange alumni projects

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 19, 2026

Archive date:

May 30, 2026