# Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-hon-aeif-fy26-01-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-aeif-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361840

> U.S. Mission to Honduras 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 12, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-HON-AEIF-FY26-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Honduras |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 12, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- 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

All applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/) in Honduras.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Honduras announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). All AEIF 2026 projects must support U.S. priorities and strengthen ties between the United States and Honduras. U.S. priorities may include regional security, celebration of U.S. excellence tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, building economic prosperity, and promoting use of U.S. science, technology, and innovation. For AEIF 2026, The U.S. Embassy in Honduras will review public service projects proposed in the following priority areas: Promote Regional Security Cooperation Includes initiatives to end illegal migration to the United States, disrupt trafficking networks, and counter transnational threats. Programs that counter organized crime and stop the flow of drugs to the United States. Build Regional Economic Prosperity Business development, commercial diplomacy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, resource development, and trade. Projects that promote English language proficiency to promote business partnerships. Science, Technology, and Innovation Advancing U.S. digital and AI technologies for education, healthcare, defense, and cybersecurity. Programs that introduce cutting edge U.S. innovation to improve Honduras’ technological operating environment. Expanding access to high-quality career and technical education that will foster compatibility with U.S. models. Defend Freedom of Speech and Digital Freedom Initiatives that promote free speech, open dialogue, and transparency, and expose censorship. Mandatory to all proposals – All proposals must include activities to commemorate 250 years of American independence, highlighting shared commitments to freedom, opportunity, and democratic principles in the U.S.-Honduras partnership. Proposals that do not address one or more areas as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and/or its territories.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-HON-AEIF-FY26-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 12, 2026.

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

U.S. Mission to Honduras 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 (AEIF) 2026?

Closed May 12, 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.