Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250 is offered by U.S. Mission to Niger. Max award: $40,000. This is a forecast; the deadline is not set yet.
| Opportunity number | PDS-NER-AEIF-26-001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Niger |
| Status | Forecasted |
| Posted | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Closes | Not set |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Total program funding | $40,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
Summary (excerpt)
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a global initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) that supports alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs in advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities while addressing local challenges. Since its launch in 2011, AEIF has supported nearly 500 alumni-led projects worldwide, strengthening alumni networks and reinforcing the long…
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