Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

AEIF 2026 promotes projects that directly support U.S. policy objectives. This annual funding opportunity is designed to amplify the U.S. government’s return on investment in exchange programs, advance policy goals, and strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni. Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote Freedom250 and align with policy goals.

Program Details

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

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $35K. Applications are due by April 30, 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 April 30, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation