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PAS-TUNIS-FY2026: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

Closed Closed May 9, 2026 Opportunity PAS-TUNIS-FY2026 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$35,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Total funding$70,000
• Expected awards2
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other

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)

The following are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs ) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/ ). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizen alumni cannot submit proposals, but may participate as team members in a project. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. Applicants must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or partner 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 U.S. Embassy in Tunisia invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals must include teams of at least two alumni who meet all program eligibility requirements. The most competitive proposals will advance key priorities identified below. Interested exchange alumni must apply via the online application form, which includes space to upload the required proposal and budget documents. The deadline to apply is Saturday, May 9th, 2026, (23:59 Tunisian local time). For questions, please contact TunisAlumni@state.gov . This year, the U.S. Embassy Tunis is seeking proposals from teams of at least two (2) alumni addressing one of the following priorities: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and global connections through arts, sports, and culture Advancing free speech and expression through arts, media, and technology Fostering economic prosperity through English language, innovation, and partnerships Strengthening alumni networks and partnerships in support of a safer and stronger America Eligibility Eligible Applicants The following are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs ) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/ ). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizen alumni cannot submit proposals, but may participate as team members in a project. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. Applicants must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or partner organization. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is not mandatory. However, if an applicant proposes cost sharing, they are expected to contribute the specified amount outlined in their application, which will subsequently be incorporated into the approved agreement. Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov.

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