PDS-BANGUI-FY26-01: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
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 Central African Republic notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to Central African Republic offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on May 15, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 15, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 15, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 14, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and individuals.
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
This opportunity is open to Central African alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs.
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
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bangui invites proposals for projects that advance U.S. interests by contributing to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America through strategic international engagement. This funding opportunity seeks locally led initiatives that demonstrate how U.S. values, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships strengthen security, expand economic opportunity, and reinforce democratic resilience, while building durable relationships between the United States and the Central African Republic.
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 PDS-BANGUI-FY26-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 15, 2026.
Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026?
U.S. Mission to Central African Republic accepted applications from nonprofits and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026?
Closed May 15, 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.
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.
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