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KOLONIA-AEIF-2026-01: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

Closed Closed May 17, 2026 Opportunity KOLONIA-AEIF-2026-01 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$35,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Total funding$35,000
• Expected awards2
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

(1) Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. Examples of programs are International Visitor Leadership Program, Study of U.S. Institutes, Fulbright Scholar Program, and Humphrey Fellowship Program. (2) Alumni Associations from countries with current U.S. representation. (3) Proposed projects must involve at least two U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program alumni and need to specify a team lead. (4) Applications from Alumni Associations will need to specify a team lead. (5) U.S. citizen alumni may be included on alumni teams; however, the team must have at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange program alumni. U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads on project (6) Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are eligible to apply provided the organizing team consists of U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni meeting the criteria described above.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Kolonia announces an open competition to implement a program through the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). The 2026 AEIF is designed to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange participants and programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects that support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (America250) and align with administration policy goals to make the U.S. safer, stronger and more prosperous, or defend freedom of speech. Additionally, all AEIF projects must include at least one of the following: Convene alumni from different U.S. exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni. Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address mutual goals and challenges. Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities. AEIF is designed to amplify the U.S. government’s return on investment in exchange programs, advance policy goals, and strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni. Applicants must clearly state how their proposal supports Freedom 250 (freedom250.org) and how it makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, and must describe how they will project American excellence through their project activities. Priority will be given to projects that deliver tangible benefits to U.S. interests, elevate U.S. leadership, reinforce the United States as the Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) partner of choice, and focus on one of the priority areas outlined below. Priority Areas: Professional Development and Capacity Building: Project proposals under this priority area should focus on enhancing the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities of Micronesians to address critical challenges in their communities and professions. Eligible activities include workshops, training seminars, mentorship programs, and collaborative learning initiatives that build expertise in areas such as management, technical skills, or sector-specific competencies.

Category: Other.

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