Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Mauritius

The U.S. Mission to Mauritius is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026. The fund aims to support innovative solutions to global challenges facing local communities, with a focus on regional and global collaboration of alumni. Proposals should be submitted by teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. The proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less and must include at least one of the following: convening alumni from different exchange programs, strengthening the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government, or supporting alumni as they develop their leadership capacity. • The award amounts may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000. • The total available funding is $70,000, pending availability of funds. • The project performance period should be 6 to 12 months. • The anticipated project start date is September 15, 2026.