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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026- Ethiopia deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 14, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
U.S. Mission to Ethiopia
Award range
$5,000 to $35,000
Total funding
$35,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
19.022
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

03
Days
11
Hours
46
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
March 31, 2026
Expected awards
2

Deadline summary

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. Through AEIF grants, alumni build a robust and interconnected network to amplify the impact of U.S. exchange programs and celebrate America’s role in the world.In line with the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebratio...

Key dates

Posted
March 31, 2026
Deadline
May 14, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review the close date carefully and account for agency timezone handling.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 2 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)The following organizations are eligible to apply:&#8226Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. U.S. exchange alumni include Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA)-funded exchangesBridgeUSA participantsand other U.S. government-funded or -sponsored programs that have met the criteria for exchange programs.&#8226Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni.&#8226

The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. U.S. exchange alumni include Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA)-funded exchanges, BridgeUSA participants, and other U.S. government-funded or -sponsored programs that have met the criteria for exchange programs.• Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni.• Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals but may participate as team members in a project; however, the team must include at least two exchange alumni who are Ethiopian citizens. U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads on project proposals.• Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and/or different countries.• Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental org.