Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grants $5,000-$35,000
Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada announced the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 grant program. Individual alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs may apply for awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 to implement projects supporting the theme of 'Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders.' Proposals must be submitted by teams of at least two alumni by 11:59 PM Atlantic Standard Time on May 8, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada published the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Call for Proposals. The grant program provides funding of $5,000 to $35,000 to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges in their communities. Teams of at least two eligible alumni may submit proposals supporting the theme of 'Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders.'
This grant announcement does not create compliance obligations for regulated entities. Compliance officers at organizations not pursuing this grant opportunity do not need to take action. Organizations or individuals interested in applying should submit completed proposals to bridgetownexchanges@state.gov by May 8, 2026.
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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Call For Proposals
Agency: U.S. Mission to Barbados
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 14, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of Stateâs Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada announces an open competition to implement a program to support the administrationâs priority of Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders. This open competition is for past participants (âalumniâ) of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to enable them to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals are sought from teams comprising of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements listed below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026... must submit completed proposals to Bridgetownexchanges@state.gov by 11:59 PM (Atlantic Standard Time) on May 8, 2026.
Program Goals and Objectives:
The AEIF is a funding opportunity which is designed to strengthen the U.S. governmentâs relations with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals and highlight the US. governmentâs investment in professional and academic exchange programs. AEIF provides alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience and to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded approximately 500 alumni-led projects around the world through competitive global competition. This year, Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada through the AEIF 2026 will support the United Statesâ commitment of Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders. U.S. Embassy Bridgetown will accept for review, projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that supports this theme. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Lisa Howell; bridgetownexchanges@state.gov
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Closing: May 8, 2026
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Award
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Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002656
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
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Business and commerce
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Posted date:
April 14, 2026
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