# Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Malaysia 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pdsklaeif2026-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-malaysia-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361826

> U.S. Mission to Malaysia offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on May 10, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDSKLAEIF2026 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Malaysia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announces an open, competitive opportunity for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to propose projects that expand the impact of America's investment in their professional development. OPTION 1: General AEIF Grants ($5,000-$35,000) supports Malaysian alumni who design and implement practical, results-oriented initiatives that advance U.S. policy priorities and promote American interests. OPTION 2: The AEIF Borneo Alumni Reunion 2026 (Up to $100,000) is a tri-national summit that will transform our alumni across Borneo (Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei) into a powerful network amplifying America's soft power reach. Freedom250: All successful AEIF Malaysia 2026 proposals must clearly celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and align with the Administration's key goals: making America safer, strengthening our nation, expanding our prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDSKLAEIF2026 still open?

No. It closed on May 10, 2026.

### Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Malaysia 2026?

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

### What is the deadline for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Malaysia 2026?

Closed May 10, 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 $100,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 4 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.