Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Central African Republic
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Central African Republic has announced the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026, offering grants of $5,000 to $35,000 to Central African alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs. The funding supports projects advancing U.S. interests through strategic international engagement, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships. Applications close May 15, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to Central African Republic has published the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 funding opportunity, offering 2 expected awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 each. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and individuals who are Central African alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs. The funding supports initiatives contributing to U.S. strategic interests through civic participation, economic opportunity, and democratic resilience in the Central African Republic. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by May 15, 2026.
Affected partiesâincluding exchange program alumni organizations and qualifying nonprofitsâshould review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and proposal forms to determine eligibility and alignment with program objectives. As a discretionary grant opportunity rather than a binding regulatory requirement, this announcement creates no compliance obligations but may require adherence to federal grant reporting standards if awarded.
What to do next
- Monitor Grants.gov for updates
- Submit application via www.grants.gov by May 15, 2026
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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
Agency: U.S. Mission to Central African Republic
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 15, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the U.S. Department of Stateâs Embassy Bangui invites proposals for projects that advance U.S. interests by contributing to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America through strategic international engagement. This funding opportunity seeks locally led initiatives that demonstrate how U.S. values, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships strengthen security, expand economic opportunity, and reinforce democratic resilience, while building durable relationships between the United States and the Central African Republic.
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
This opportunity is open to Central African alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs.
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission Central African Republic Public Affairs Grants Management Team
For Inquiries
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoticeofFundingOpportunityAEIF2026CentralAfricanRepublic.docx | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Apr 15, 2026 09:06 AM UTC |
| AEIF2026ProposalFormCentralAfricanRepublic.pdf | AEIF2026CARProposal Form | Apr 15, 2026 09:07 AM UTC |
| AEIF2026BudgetFormCentralAfricanRepublic.xlsx | AEIF2026CARBudget Form | Apr 15, 2026 09:07 AM UTC |
| ApplicantOrganizationInformationAOISurvey.docx | Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey | Apr 15, 2026 09:09 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 15, 2026
Close date is MAY 15, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$--
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PDS-BANGUI-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
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 15, 2026
Archive date:
June 14, 2026
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