AEIF 2026 Honduras Alumni Innovation Grants $5,000-$35,000
Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Honduras announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), offering $5,000 to $35,000 grants to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include individuals and nonprofit organizations that must submit public service project proposals supporting U.S.-Honduras ties in regional security, economic prosperity, science and technology, and digital freedom. All proposals must include activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Honduras released the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) Notice of Funding Opportunity, establishing grant availability of $5,000 to $35,000 for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The solicitation defines four priority areas for project proposals: promoting regional security cooperation, building regional economic prosperity, advancing science/technology/innovation, and defending freedom of speech and digital freedom. All proposals must include commemorative activities for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Eligible applicantsâindividuals and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) statusâmust be verified alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Project activities must occur outside the United States and its territories. Prospective applicants should download the NOFO PDF and complete the required proposal and budget forms from Grants.gov, then submit through the designated portal before the deadline.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements and confirm alumni status with U.S. government exchange program
- Prepare proposal addressing one or more priority areas: regional security, economic prosperity, science/technology, or digital freedom
- Submit application before the posted deadline with completed AEIF 2026 Proposal Form and Budget Form
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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
Agency: U.S. Mission to Honduras
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 9, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of Stateâs Embassy in Honduras announces an open competition for past participants (âalumniâ) of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).
All AEIF 2026 projects must support U.S. priorities and strengthen ties between the United States and Honduras. U.S. priorities may include regional security, celebration of U.S. excellence tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, building economic prosperity, and promoting use of U.S. science, technology, and innovation.
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For AEIF 2026, The U.S. Embassy in Honduras will review public service projects proposed in the following priority areas:
Promote Regional Security Cooperation
Includes initiatives to end illegal migration to the United States, disrupt trafficking networks, and counter transnational threats.
Programs that counter organized crime and stop the flow of drugs to the United States.
Build Regional Economic Prosperity
Business development, commercial diplomacy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, resource development, and trade.
Projects that promote English language proficiency to promote business partnerships.
Science, Technology, and Innovation
Advancing U.S. digital and AI technologies for education, healthcare, defense, and cybersecurity.
Programs that introduce cutting edge U.S. innovation to improve Hondurasâ technological operating environment.
Expanding access to high-quality career and technical education that will foster compatibility with U.S. models.
Defend Freedom of Speech and Digital Freedom
Initiatives that promote free speech, open dialogue, and transparency, and expose censorship.
Mandatory to all proposals â All proposals must include activities to commemorate 250 years of American independence, highlighting shared commitments to freedom, opportunity, and democratic principles in the U.S.-Honduras partnership.
Proposals that do not address one or more areas as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and/or its territories.
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
All applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/) in Honduras.
Grantor contact information
Description
Sammy M Cruz
Exchange Alumni Coordinator U.S. Embassy Honduras
U.S. Alumni Honduras Inbox for inquiries
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026.03.27_NOFO-PDS-AEIF-FY26-01.pdf | Complete Notice of Funding Opportunity | Apr 9, 2026 10:29 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026Proposal_Form.docx | Word Proposal Form | Apr 9, 2026 10:33 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026Budget_Form.xlsx | Excel Proposal Form | Apr 9, 2026 10:33 PM UTC |
| Individual_SF424B-V1.1.pdf | Individual SF 424 B | Apr 9, 2026 10:33 PM UTC |
| SF424Individual2_0-V2.0.pdf | SF 424 Individual | Apr 9, 2026 10:34 PM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF 424 -A | Apr 9, 2026 10:35 PM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0-Instructions.pdf | Instructions SF424A | Apr 9, 2026 10:35 PM UTC |
| SF424Individual2_0-V2.0-Instructions.pdf | Instructions SF424 Individual | Apr 9, 2026 10:36 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
U.S. Embassy in Honduras Official Website
Closing: May 12, 2026
Application process
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Award
$--
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PDS-HON-AEIF-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
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Posted date:
April 9, 2026
Archive date:
June 11, 2026
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