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: The U.S. Embassy Zagreb - 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. Embassy reserves the right not to issue an award after receipt of any proposal. The U.S. Embassy 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. The winning projects will be nominated as Croatia’s candidates for AEIF (Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund) funding. This means that the selected projects will be submitted to the AEIF program for consideration and final approval. Once nominated, these projects will compete with proposals from other countries for final AEIF funding. Please do not apply for this funding opportunity if you are not an alumnus of a U.S. government-funded exchange program. 1. Eligible Applicants · 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. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching · Cost sharing is not required. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov.
| Federal Grant Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 |
| Federal Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Croatia (DOS-HRV) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRV-001-FY2026 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.022 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 11th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 11th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | April 21st, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 21st, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | June 10th, 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 21st, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- AEIF increases the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote Freedom 250 – the celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday – and align with policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, celebrating American excellence, or defending freedom of speech. Project proposals should focus on achieving the following goals: • Honor U.S. Values, Patriotism, and Global Contributions: Deliver high-profile events and programs to celebrate the 250th anniversary, highlighting the enduring ideals of freedom, including digital freedom, democracy, and unity, while honoring the contributions of the United States throughout history in advancing peace and prosperity worldwide. • Promote Global Understanding of U.S. Founding Principles: Advance educational programs, dialogues, and storytelling initiatives that showcase the United States’ 250-year journey of democracy, freedom, and civic values, emphasizing its leadership and example for nations striving toward liberty and self-governance. • Inspire the Next 250 Years of U.S. Leadership and Innovation: Focus on the future by highlighting the United States’ commitment to advancing freedom and innovation, inspiring global audiences to partner in shaping a more prosperous, safer, and more secure world for generations to come.
- 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.
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