Description
The U.S. Mission to South Africa, Department of State, is announcing the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), an annual funding opportunity designed to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs. The fund aims to help alumni develop and implement projects that support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote America250 and align with policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, celebrating American excellence, or defending freedom of speech.
• The funding opportunity is open to alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program.
• The award ceiling is $35,000, and the award floor is $5,000.
• The response date is February 13, 2026.
• The Embassy reserves the right not to issue an award after receipt of any proposal and to reduce, revise, and/or increase a proposal budget in accordance with the needs of the program and availability of funds.