Description
The U.S. Mission to Lebanon is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026, a program designed to support innovative projects that promote shared interests and policy objectives between the United States and Lebanon. The program is open to alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. Proposals should address a specific need or challenge in the community and provide a clear plan for project implementation, including a budget and timeline. The proposed projects should support one of the following U.S. administration priorities: celebration of American excellence and promotion of Freedom 250, making the United States safer, making the United States stronger, making the United States more prosperous, or defending freedom of speech.
• The program is open to teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs.
• Proposals should include a clear project summary, goal, objectives, design and methods, timeline, and budget.
• The proposed projects should have a realistic timeline and include time for project planning.
• The program will provide funding for projects that support the U.S. administration priorities.
• The proposals will be evaluated based on their innovation, impact, and potential for sustainability.