FY25 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The summary for the FY25 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the U.S. Mission to Germany, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

FY25 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund: Please refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity document attached to this opportunity. Applications via Grants.gov or MyGrants are not accepted. Please read the document carefully and follow the application instructions.Executive SummaryThe 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) provides funding for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to lead community projects that support U.S. foreign policy goals. This opportunity encourages innovative solutions to global challenges while fostering collaboration between alumni and strengthening ties with the U.S. government.Mission Germany seeks proposals from alumni teams of at least two members that align with key themes, including artificial intelligence and technology, energy security, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and projects tied to U.S. and German shared history or cultural milestones. Successful proposals will have clear goals, involve U.S. elements like American speakers or practices, and include a plan to measure their impact.Sample projects might include leadership workshops, STEM hackathons, or digital economy summits. Priority audiences include youth, journalists, educators, and entrepreneurs. This program empowers alumni to use their skills to create positive change in their communities while advancing shared U.S.-German interests.