Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bangui invites proposals for projects that advance U.S. interests by contributing to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America through strategic international engagement. This funding opportunity seeks locally led initiatives that demonstrate how U.S. values, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships strengthen security, expand economic opportunity, and reinforce democratic resilience, while building durable relationships between the United States and the Central African Republic.

Program Details

U.S. Mission to Central African Republic is a federal agency that offers the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 grant program to support disaster recovery and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Central African Republic through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for disaster recovery and 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 Central African Republic or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $35K. Applications are due by May 15, 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 disaster recovery and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920, 236, 238. 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
• Programs related to building

Award details

Award range: $5K – $35K. Applications close on May 15, 2026.

Categories

Disaster Recovery · Research Innovation