2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

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). Applications submitted via Grants.gov are not eligible. Applications must be submitted via email to JordanAlumni@state.gov only. Program Details U.S. Mission to Jordan is a federal agency that offers the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund grant program to support research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Jordan through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include individual applicants. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with U.S. Mission to Jordan or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $5K – $35K. Applications are due by May 19, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by State-mission

Award details

Award range: $5K – $35K. Applications close on May 19, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation