Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
- Posted
- April 16, 2026
- Closed
- May 16, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $70,000
- Award floor
- $5,000
- Program funding
- $70,000
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 19.022
- Archives
- June 12, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 19.022 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $6M
- FY2026 obligated
- $19.5M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 1,379
Top recipients: Georgetown University, Individual Recipient, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, American Councils for International Education: Actr/accels, Inc.
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy in Libreville announces an open competition for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). AEIF supports projects designed and led by alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Gabon and advance shared priorities. Through this program, the U.S. Embassy seeks innovative proposals that leverage the expertise, leadership, and professional networks of exchange alumni to address local challenges and promote collaboration between the United States and Gabon.
Competitive proposals will demonstrate clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and strong alumni leadership. Projects should advance U.S. foreign policy priorities, promote people-to-people engagement, and highlight American excellence in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, education, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship. Proposals must be submitted by teams that include at least two alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), the Fulbright Program, the Humphrey Fellowship, the Mandela Washington Fellowship, or the Open English Language Program (OEP). Project ideas that highlight Freedom250, the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of independence and the enduring principles of freedom, democratic governance, and civic participation, are encouraged. Projects funded under this opportunity will have a period of performance of up to twelve months.
**PLEASE NOTE THE GRANT CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO MAY 16, 2026**
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
AEIF supports projects proposed and implemented by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include teams composed of at least two alumni of U.S. exchange programs. Applicants may apply as individuals or through one of the below types of registered organizations: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Alumni teams may collaborate with organizations or institutions, including civil society organizations, educational institutions, or private sector entities, to implement project activities. However, exchange alumni must lead the project and retain primary responsibility for its design and implementation. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.
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