Description
The U.S. Embassy Yaoundé Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 (AEIF 2026) in Cameroon. This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to propose projects that advance bilateral priorities and strengthen people-to-people ties. All projects must visibly celebrate Freedom250, the 250th anniversary of the United States, by honoring American values of freedom, democracy, and innovation.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Proposing projects that convene alumni networks, strengthen U.S.-alumni relationships, and support alumni leadership
• Aligning initiatives with U.S. policy goals, such as strengthening mutual prosperity, security, and opportunity
• Promoting access to reliable information and freedom of speech
• Fostering commercial diplomacy, peace, and innovation
• Creating sustainable, alumni-driven initiatives and networks that continue beyond the grant period
• Including robust Freedom250 digital outreach and sustainability plans in proposals