# Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Dominican Republic

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/s-dr860-26-nofo-0001-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-aeif-2026-dominican/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362418

> U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $35,000 in total. Applications closed on June 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | S-DR860-26-NOFO-0001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $35,000 |
| 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

## What the grant funds

A. BASIC INFORMATION 1. OverviewFunding Opportunity Title Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Dominican Republic Funding Opportunity Number S-DR860-26-NOFO-0001 Announcement Type Initial announcement Deadline for Applications May 13th, 2026 Assistance Listing Number 19.022 Length of performance period 12 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated One (1) award Award amounts Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000.00 U.S. dollars to a maximum of $35,000.00 U.S. dollars Total available funding $35,000.00 pending availability of funds Type of Funding FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated project start date November 2026 Funding Instrument Type: Grant or fixed amount award (FAA). Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in two years or less. Optional: 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. 2. Executive SummaryThe U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Santo Domingo announces an open competition to implement a program to promote U.S. leadership in higher education, strengthen partnerships between U.S. and Dominican universities, and engage U.S. and Dominican exchange alumni as drivers of innovation and collaboration. This funding opportunity will support a project that introduces U.S.-based educational models, teaching practices, and research approaches, while fostering sustained institutional linkages between higher education institutions in both countries. Activities may include faculty collaboration, student training, joint research, mentorship, and opportunities that increase awareness of study and exchange opportunities in the United States. The target audience includes university students, faculty, and administrators in the Dominican Republic, as well as U.S. partners and exchange alumni. Eligible applicants are teams led by U.S. government exchange alumni, in partnership with Dominican and/or U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is S-DR860-26-NOFO-0001 still open?

No. It closed on June 14, 2026.

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

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic accepted applications from nonprofits.

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

Closed June 14, 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 5 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.