Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Grants
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Cote d'Ivoire, through Grants.gov, has announced the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for 2026. This program offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 to individuals for projects supporting U.S. policy objectives and exchange program amplification.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Cote d'Ivoire has released details for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026, offering grants between $5,000 and $35,000 to individuals. The fund aims to support projects that align with U.S. policy objectives, enhance the impact of exchange programs, and strengthen relationships with exchange alumni. Projects must also promote Freedom250.
Eligible individuals can apply through Grants.gov, with applications due by April 30, 2026. While the document specifies award ranges, the total program funding and expected number of awards are not detailed. This is a discretionary grant opportunity categorized under Community Development and Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs.
What to do next
- Review grant eligibility requirements for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund.
- Prepare and submit project proposals through Grants.gov by April 30, 2026.
- Ensure project proposals align with U.S. policy objectives and Freedom250.
Source document (simplified)
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
Agency: U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: March 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
AEIF 2026 promotes projects that directly support U.S. policy objectives. This annual funding opportunity is designed to amplify the U.S. government’s return on investment in exchange programs, advance policy goals, and strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni. Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote Freedom250 and align with policy goals.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: April 30, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002571
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Community development
Category Explanation:
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History
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1
Posted date:
March 25, 2026
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