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U.S. Embassy Libya ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF) 2026 deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 9, 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 Libya
Award range
$5,000 to $35,000
Total funding
$70,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
19.022
Cost share
No

Deadline Status

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 16, 2026
Expected awards
2

Deadline summary

The U.S. Embassy to Libya invites alumni of U.S. government sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals must include teams of at least two alumni who meet all program eligibility requirements. The most competitive proposals will advance key priorities identified below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit a proposal with an accompanying Budget to [email protected]. The deadline...

Key dates

Posted
April 16, 2026
Deadline
May 9, 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)Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs ) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/ ). Applicants must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizationsthink tanksand academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or partner organization.

Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs ) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/ ). Applicants must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or partner organization.