# 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-jor-fy26-001-2026-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361955

> U.S. Mission to Jordan offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to individuals. It expected to make one award worth $35,000 in total. Applications closed on May 19, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-JOR-FY26-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jordan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 19, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $35,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Individuals

The following individuals are eligible to apply: • Individual Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded academic or professional exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program under BridgeUSA (https://j1visa.state.gov/). • Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni, with one member designated as the lead applicant for the program. Not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply. These entities may serve as partners for implementing project activities but not as primary implementers. To avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest, individuals who own a private business may not use that business as a partner. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

## What the grant funds

The Embassy of the United States in Jordan announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). We welcome proposals from teams consisting of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below, with one team member designated as the lead applicant. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to (JordanAlumni@state.gov) by May 19, 2026 / 5:00 p.m. (Amman time). Applications submitted via Grants.gov are not eligible. Applications must be submitted via email to JordanAlumni@state.gov only.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-JOR-FY26-001 still open?

No. It closed on May 19, 2026.

### Who can apply for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund?

U.S. Mission to Jordan accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund?

Closed May 19, 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. About $35,000 in total for one award.

### 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.