Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026- Ethiopia

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is an annual grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State to support alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in designing and implementing projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen lasting ties with the United States. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of alumni networks to collaborate regionally and globally on shared interests, deepen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government, and support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact. Key aspects of the program include: • Strengthening the capacity of alumni networks to collaborate regionally and globally on shared interests • Deepening the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government, fostering ongoing cooperation on mutual objectives • Supporting alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact • Celebrating Freedom 250 and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives