PD-AEIF-FY26-01: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mexico
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 Mexico notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to Mexico offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to individuals. It expected to make $35,000 in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 31, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$35,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | April 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- Individuals
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 and Consulates in Mexico announce an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 – Mexico. We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni who meet all program eligibility requirements outlined below. AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs with funding to expand on the skills gained during their exchange experiences and design and implement innovative solutions to address global challenges within their communities. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) by highlighting American excellence, ingenuity, and shared values. Proposals must clearly demonstrate how the project supports Freedom250 and alignment with current U.S. administration policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, defending freedom of expression, and/or highlighting U.S. innovation, excellence, and positive impact to global culture. AEIF proposals must address at least one of the themes listed below. Proposals that do not address the themes as outlined in the program objectives will not be eligible. Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni. Every project proposal should include at least two exchange alumni or the involvement of an alumni association. Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address shared goals and challenges. Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact.
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 PD-AEIF-FY26-01 still open?
No. It closed on April 30, 2026.
Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mexico?
U.S. Mission to Mexico accepted applications from individuals.
What is the deadline for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mexico?
Closed April 30, 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.
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.