2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026): United States Embassy in Bahrain 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). AEIF 2026 supports alumni-led projects that advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, strengthen people-to-people ties, and amplify the long-term impact of U.S. exchange programs. Projects must clearly demonstrate how alumni apply skills and networks gained during their exchange experiences to address shared challenges in their communities. All AEIF projects must celebrate and The promote America’s 250th anniversary and align with policy goals such as making the United States and its partners safer, stronger, and more prosperous. We seek proposals from teams of at least two exchange alumni that meet all eligibility requirements outlined below. Exchange alumni interested in participating should submit completed applications and all required materials to [email protected] by COB Thursday, April 30, 2026.
| Federal Grant Title: | 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) |
| Federal Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bahrain (DOS-BAH) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-MANAMA-PD-2026-002 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.022 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | April 30th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | April 30th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | April 19th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 19th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | May 30th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $35,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $5,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 19th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- Public Diplomacy programs to support U.S. government exchange alumni projects
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Public Affairs Office - U.S. Embassy, Manama
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