Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mauritius

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mauritius AF/Port Louis, Department of State Opportunity number: PORTLOUIS-AEIF-FY26-01 Application deadline: May 4, 2026 The Embassy of the United States in Mauritius announces an open competition for past participants (“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 seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to PortLouis_PAS@state.gov by May 4, 2026.

Program Details

U.S. Mission to Mauritius is a federal agency that offers the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mauritius grant program to support research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Mauritius 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 nonprofit organizations and 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 Mauritius or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $35K. Applications are due by May 4, 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.

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Eligibility

• Funded by State-mission

Award details

Award range: $5K – $35K. Applications close on May 4, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation