Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026- Ethiopia

Key Facts

Status: Forecasted

Posted date: April 1, 2026

Close date: May 15, 2026

Opportunity ID: 361731

Opportunity number: OFOP0002599

Opportunity category: Discretionary

Agency name: U.S. Mission to Ethiopia

Agency code: DOS-ETH

Award floor: $5,000

Award ceiling: $35,000

Cost sharing required: No

Funding Instrument Types
  • Grant
Category of Funding Activity
  • Education
Eligible Applicants
  • Others
Tools
Categories (use these for quoted searches)
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  • category_of_funding_activity:education
  • cost_sharing_or_matching_requirement:false
  • eligible_applicants:others
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  • opportunity_category:discretionary
  • status:forecasted
Description

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 celebration of America’s 250th birthday, all AEIF 2026 projects in Ethiopia must complement and support Freedom 250 programming. Through AEIF 2026 projects, the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia seeks to support alumni to expand their influence as community leaders, sharing the knowledge, values, and experiences they gained during their time in the United States. Previous projects funded by the embassy have addressed critical issues, including economic empowerment for survivors of violence against women and girls (2021), arts-based initiatives to promote regional security and counter violent extremism (2022), and alumni network strengthening for sustained collaboration (2023). These projects demonstrate how creative engagement, broad participation, and network-building are effective strategies. Targeted funding will support alumni-led projects that celebrate Freedom 250 and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives. Through this investment, 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, fostering ongoing cooperation on mutual objectives. • Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact. Through these efforts, AEIF 2026 will help make the United States and its partners safer, stronger, and more prosperous while defending fundamental freedoms and American values.

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026- Ethiopia
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 celebration of America’s 250th birthday, all AEIF 2026 projects in Ethiopia must complement and support Freedom 250 programming. Through AEIF 2026 projects, the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia seeks to support alumni to expand their influence as community leaders, sharing the knowledge, values, and experiences they gained during their time in the United States. Previous projects funded by the embassy have addressed critical issues, including economic empowerment for survivors of violence against women and girls (2021), arts-based initiatives to promote regional security and counter violent extremism (2022), and alumni network strengthening for sustained collaboration (2023). These projects demonstrate how creative engagement, broad participation, and network-building are effective strategies. Targeted funding will support alumni-led projects that celebrate Freedom 250 and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives. Through this investment, 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, fostering ongoing cooperation on mutual objectives. • Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact. Through these efforts, AEIF 2026 will help make the United States and its partners safer, stronger, and more prosperous while defending fundamental freedoms and American values.
[Forecasted] Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026- Ethiopia
Forecasted
U.S. Mission to Ethiopia
Education
Grant
Others
2026-04-01