PAS-JOR-FY26-001: 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
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 Jordan notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 19, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$35,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAS-JOR-FY25-001 | November 18, 2024 | Closed January 20, 2025 | Closed |
| PAS-JOR-FY24-002 | November 30, 2023 | Closed February 1, 2024 | Closed |
| PAS-JOR-FY23-001 | January 11, 2023 | Closed March 12, 2023 | Closed |
| PAS-JOR-FY22-003 | April 6, 2022 | Closed May 6, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 19, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 18, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- 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.
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 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.
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 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.