Description
The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe is seeking proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, which aims to invest in U.S. government-funded exchange participants and programs by helping exchange alumni develop and implement projects that promote shared interests and policy objectives and benefit local communities. The fund is open to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, and the proposed projects should address a specific need or challenge and have a clear plan for implementation and evaluation. The proposal should include a project summary, goals, objectives, design and methods, timeline, beneficiaries, local project partners, and a communication and outreach plan.
• The proposed project should address a specific need or challenge and have a clear plan for implementation and evaluation.
• The project should have a clear timeline and budget.
• The proposal should include information about the project team, including the role of each team member and their experience and qualifications.
• The proposal should include a plan for monitoring and evaluation, including indicators and data collection methods.
• The proposed project should have a clear plan for sustainability and impact.