2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) - $5,000-$35,000 Grants
Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), offering $5,000 to $35,000 grants to alumni of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Individual applicants must form teams of at least two alumni, with one designated as lead. Applications must be submitted via email to JordanAlumni@state.gov by May 19, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Jordan published funding opportunity PAS-JOR-FY26-001 for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund. Eligible applicants are individual alumni of U.S. government-funded academic or professional exchange programs or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs under BridgeUSA. Teams must include at least two alumni with one designated as lead applicant. Not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, for-profit entities, and individuals owning private businesses are not eligible to apply as primary implementers, though such entities may serve as partners.
Affected parties include exchange alumni residing in or connected to Jordan who wish to propose projects. The $5,000-$35,000 awards are discretionary grants for alumni engagement initiatives. Applications must be submitted via email only to JordanAlumni@state.gov by May 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Amman time. Grants.gov submissions are not eligible.
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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
Agency: U.S. Mission to Jordan
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Embassy of the United States in Jordan announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). We welcome proposals from teams consisting of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below, with one team member designated as the lead applicant. Exchange alumni interested in participating in **windowtext;">AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to (JordanAlumni@state.gov) by May 19, 2026 / 5:00 p.m. (Amman time).
Applications submitted via Grants.gov are not eligible. Applications must be submitted via email to JordanAlumni@state.gov only.** Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
• Individual Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded academic or professional exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program under BridgeUSA (https://j1visa.state.gov/).
• Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni, with one member designated as the lead applicant for the program.
Not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply. These entities may serve as partners for implementing project activities but not as primary implementers. To avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest, individuals who own a private business may not use that business as a partner.
For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.
Grantor contact information
Description
Public Diplomacy Section
U.S. Embassy Amman
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Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF424A.pdf | SF424A | Apr 19, 2026 06:33 AM UTC |
| PAS-JOR-FY26-001FullAnnouncement_Details.pdf | Full Announcement Details | Apr 19, 2026 06:32 AM UTC |
| AEIF2026Proposal_Form.docx | Proposal Template | Apr 19, 2026 06:32 AM UTC |
| AEIF2026Budget_Form.xlsx | Budget Template | Apr 19, 2026 06:32 AM UTC |
| SF424I.pdf | SF424-I | Apr 19, 2026 06:32 AM UTC |
| SF424B.pdf | SF424 B | Apr 19, 2026 06:33 AM UTC |
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Closing: May 19, 2026
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Award
$35,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAS-JOR-FY26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
The Embassy of the United States in Jordan announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). We welcome proposals from teams consisting of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below, with one team member designated as the lead applicant. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to (JordanAlumni@state.gov) by May 19, 2026 / 5:00 p.m. (Amman time).
History
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Posted date:
April 19, 2026
Archive date:
June 18, 2026
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