PDS Lome Alumni Engagement Innovation Funds Grant Opportunity
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Togo has posted a grant opportunity under the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program, offering $5,000 to $35,000 to teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The program supports projects advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities in Togo, including entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering unlawful migration. Applications close on May 7, 2026.
What changed
Grants.gov has posted a new funding opportunity for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund administered by the U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo. The grant ranges from $5,000 to $35,000 with a single expected award. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that will design and implement projects addressing strategic challenges such as entrepreneurship, energy independence, and strengthening U.S.-Togo ties.
Organizations considering applying should evaluate whether their proposed projects demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and alignment with U.S. national security and economic interests. The closing date of May 7, 2026 provides approximately one month from posting to prepare applications. Potential applicants should contact the grants office via email for clarification on program requirements and proposal expectations.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Develop and submit project proposals aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities by May 7, 2026
- Contact LomePDGrants@state.gov for additional information
Source document (simplified)
PDS Lome Alumni Engagement Innovation Funds
Agency: U.S. Mission to Togo
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 7, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Lome announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program. This initiative provides foreign assistance to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, supporting projects that advance the Administration’s America First foreign policy priorities. The program seeks proposals that strengthen U.S. national security, promote economic growth, and reinforce the rule of law in Togo. Eligible applicants are teams of alumni who will design and implement projects that address strategic challenges such as unlawful migration to... the United States, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence, while fostering strong U.S.-Togo ties. Projects must demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and clear alignment with U.S. interests, including supporting recipient country self-reliance, reduced dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources, and the advancement of free enterprise. By supporting alumni to lead in their communities, this program advances U.S. policy goals of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while building enduring connections that deliver tangible returns for the United States. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
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: May 7, 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
$35,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002628
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 7, 2026
Archive date:
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