2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)

About this grant

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The Fund encourages alumni to use the skills, knowledge, and networks gained through their U.S. Department of State exchange experiences to design and implement projects that promote shared prosperity and strengthen partnerships between the United States and Rwanda. The 2026 cycle is organized in recognition of Freedom 250 – the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence Grant Number: PDS-KIGALI-FY26-001.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions ● Individuals ● Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program ● Project teams must include at least two (2) alumni ● Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit p
• Grant Number: PDS-KIGALI-FY26-001

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $5,000 to $35,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: PDS-KIGALI-FY26-001
3. 3Posted: 2026-03-23

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