# 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-equatorialguinea-fy26-02-2026-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-aeif-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361695

> U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $35,000 in total. Applications closed on May 4, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-EQUATORIALGUINEA-FY26-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 4, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $35,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals

• Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • Project teams must include at least two (2) alumni • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project • Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries • Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of U.S. government 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 the partner organization

## What the grant funds

Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in twelve (12) months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding. The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer. 1. Executive Summary Embassy Malabo invites U.S. Government exchange alumni teams to submit proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. In recognition of Freedom 250, this opportunity supports alumni‑led initiatives that highlight shared U.S.–Equatorial Guinea values and advance innovation, skills development, and community engagement. This NOFO prioritizes projects that strengthen human capital and advance economic diversification, key Mission priority goals. Alumni are encouraged to propose programs that equip youth and early‑career professionals with leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied STEM competencies aligned with modern industry standards, including those used by U.S. companies operating in Equatorial Guinea. Through practical training, mentorship, and exposure to real‑world professional environments, the initiative aims to expand local access to technical English, digital skills, engineering fundamentals, and workplace readiness. A strengthened local talent pipeline supports both U.S. strategic interests and local development by fostering a workforce that can effectively collaborate with American companies, contribute to regional economic resilience, and engage with global best practices. Programs incorporating hands‑on STEM learning, entrepreneurship development, prototype building, or leadership training are encouraged. Through this Freedom 250‑aligned initiative, Embassy Malabo aims to empower and support a more resilient, diversified, and skills‑driven economy in Equatorial Guinea. Background & Problem Statement Equatorial Guinea’s continued economic diversification depends on developing a workforce with strong leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied STEM skills.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-EQUATORIALGUINEA-FY26-02 still open?

No. It closed on May 4, 2026.

### Who can apply for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)?

U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)?

Closed May 4, 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 across about 2 awards.

### 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.