# Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program FY 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/smk800-26-pas001-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-program-fy-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361488

> U.S. Mission to North Macedonia offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $70,000 in total. Applications closed on April 24, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SMK800-26-PAS001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $70,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Non-for-profit organizations meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply:• Organization is from North Macedonia.• Applications must be submitted by alumni associations of USG exchange alumni or by a team of at least two exchange alumni (individuals) through a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, think tank, or academic institution that will serve as partner for implementing project activities. • Applicant key staff/ project teams must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). • Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni. • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not participate as primary applicants but may participate as team members in a project. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.

## What the grant funds

1. Goals and Objectives AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. This year, the U.S. Embassy will accept public service projects proposed by local USG Alumni organizations and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni which directly support the Embassy’s goals and foreign policy objectives, promote shared interests, and benefit local communities. This year, all AEIF projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (America250) and align with administration policy goals to make the U.S. safer, stronger and more prosperous, or defend freedom of speech. Proposals that do not address the theme as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. Participants and Audiences Applicants should clearly define specific, realistic, target audience(s). Broad target audiences such as the general public, youth, everyone, etc., should be avoided. Audiences who are considered a priority for grants funded under this NOFO are: Youth and young adult leaders between 13 and 30 years; Community leaders and local officials; Teachers and academic professionals; and Local communities. Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed above can still be eligible, but such proposals must clearly indicate why addressing the proposed audience is especially important to achieving the goals stated in this NOFO. 2. Substantial Involvement If the award is made as a cooperative agreement, the following are examples of substantial involvement by PD: · PD will engage in active collaboration with the recipient during the implementation of the award, including participation in key project planning meetings and joint decision-making on major activities. · PD will review and provide written approval for the completion of specific project phases or deliverables before the recipient may proceed to subsequent stages of the project.

## Questions people ask

### Is SMK800-26-PAS001 still open?

No. It closed on April 24, 2026.

### Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program FY 2026?

U.S. Mission to North Macedonia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

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

Closed April 24, 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 $70,000 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.