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PD-SEOUL-FY26-01: ROK: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

Closed Closed May 4, 2026 Opportunity PD-SEOUL-FY26-01 ☆ 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, Other

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits and individuals.

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutionsMandatory Additional Eligibility Requirements: In addition to the eligibility categories listed above, all applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for funding: o Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program.o Project teams must include teams of at least two alumni. Additional Consideration (Non-Mandatory): o Proposals demonstrating regional or global collaboration among alumni will be viewed favorably.

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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

Funding Opportunity Title: ROK: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY26-01 Deadline for Applications: Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.022 Type of Funding: FY26 Educational and Cultural Exchanges (ECE) Total Amount Available: $70,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Executive Summary The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) supports alumni-led projects that celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom 250). The program empowers alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange and training programs to design and implement initiatives that highlight American history, values, and democratic principles, while strengthening U.S.-ROK ties. Through competitive funding, AEIF 2026 encourages innovative approaches to community engagement, public diplomacy, and cross-cultural collaboration. Projects should promote civic engagement, open dialogue, and shared values, while strengthening connections between U.S. and Korean communities. The primary participants are alumni of U.S. government exchange programs residing in the Republic of Korea, who will design and lead project activities. Broader beneficiaries include local communities, youth, educators, and civil society stakeholders engaged through alumni-led initiatives. Eligible applicants include individuals and organizations that meet the eligibility requirements in Section 1.B of the NOFO, including mandatory alumni participation criteria. Awards will support small-scale, high-impact projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes. Program Goal The goal of this program is to empower U.S. government exchange alumni to design and implement innovative projects that celebrate Freedom 250, strengthen U.S.-ROK relations, and promote meaningful community engagement. Program Objectives Support at least five alumni-led programs during the grant period that celebrate Freedom 250 and promote civic engagement and shared values. Achieve a minimum of 100 direct beneficiaries and 2,000 indirect beneficiaries through funded projects and related outreach efforts.

Category: Other.

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