Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 for Exchange Program Participants
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for U.S. government-funded exchange program alumni. Proposals from teams of at least two alumni are due by April 20, 2026, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso has opened applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), a grant program designed for past participants of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. The fund aims to support public service-oriented projects developed by alumni teams that align with U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Assistance Listings number for this program is 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants.
Exchange program alumni interested in applying must submit proposals as teams of at least two individuals to OuagaPDCultural@state.gov by April 20, 2026. The funding opportunity details are available in a downloadable document, and the proposal and budget forms are also provided. Awards are expected to range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000, with a total program funding of $70,000 anticipated for approximately two awards. The closing date for applications is May 14, 2026.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026.
- Form a team of at least two U.S. exchange program alumni.
- Submit project proposals and budget forms by April 20, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
Agency: U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: March 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
1. Executive Summary The U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso 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 (2026 AEIF). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below.
The 2026 AEIF promotes a post-driven alumni engagement opportunity, offering posts flexibility in collaborating with alumni teams to develop public service- oriented projects that directly support their individual Mission goals and foreign policy objectives. This annual funding opportunity is designed to amplify the return on the investment of the U.S. government in exchange programs. Pending availability of funds, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will review and recommend proposals for funding on a yearly basis.
Exchange alumni interested in participating in the 2026 AEIF should submit proposals to OuagaPDCultural@state.gov by April 20, 2026. Please follow all instructions below.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission Ouagadougou
OuagaPDCultural@state.gov
Phone 54001056
For inquiries
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 030526PostOuagadougouNOFOAEIF2026.docx | Funding opportunity details | Mar 19, 2026 07:35 AM UTC |
| AEIF2026Proposal_Form.docx | Proposal application form | Mar 19, 2026 07:36 AM UTC |
| AEIF2026Budget_Form.xlsx | Budget form | Mar 19, 2026 07:36 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 14, 2026
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:
001-FY2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Education
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 19, 2026
Archive date:
June 13, 2026
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