OFOP0002559: 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) – Timor-Leste
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Timor-Leste notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to Timor-Leste offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to individuals. Applications closed on May 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 9, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- Individuals
Alumni Association and Organization
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 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund AEIF is an annual grant program of the US Department of State that supports projects led by alumni of US government sponsored and facilitated exchange programs and the program enables alumni to apply the knowledge and skills gained during their exchange experiences to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their communities.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is OFOP0002559 still open?
No. It closed on May 11, 2026.
Who can apply for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) – Timor-Leste?
U.S. Mission to Timor-Leste accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) – Timor-Leste?
Closed May 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $35,000 each.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.