Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
The summary for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 grant is detailed below.
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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026: Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. Priority Region: HungaryThis notice is subject to availability of funding.The U.S. Mission in Budapest Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce the roll-out of the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). The AEIF is an annual funding opportunity designed to invest in U.S. government-funded exchange participants and programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects that promote shared interests and policy objectives and benefit local communities. We invite you to submit proposals for projects that meet the requirements of the program (discussed in Section C below). Please read this notice carefully before preparing and submitting a funding proposal.Please also note the following: This solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by the U.S. government. A final award cannot be made until the proposal has been reviewed and approved, and an award agreement is drawn up and signed by a grants officer. The U.S. Mission reserves the right not to issue an award after receipt of any proposal. The U.S. Mission also reserves the right to reduce, revise, and/or increase a proposal budget in accordance with the needs of the program and availability of funds.Please do not apply for this funding opportunity if you are not an alumnus of a U.S. government-funded exchange program.
| Federal Grant Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 |
| Federal Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Hungary (DOS-HUN) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BUD-001-FY2026 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.022 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 5th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 5th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | April 15th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 15th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | June 4th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| 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 15th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- Addressing one of the following priorities: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and global connections through arts, sports, and culture Advancing free speech and expression through arts, media, and technology Fostering economic prosperity through English language, innovation, and partnerships Strengthening alumni networks and partnerships in support of a safer and stronger America.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- • Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program where the proposed project involves at least two U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni, and one is a specified team lead.• Alumni associations from countries with current U.S. representation, but such applications must specify an alumni team lead.• If three or more alumni are applying together, U.S. citizen alumni may be included on alumni teams, but the team must have at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange program alumni. U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads on project proposals.• Cost sharing is not required. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Melinda Fekete
Grantor
Phone 06304368353
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