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Find similar grantsAlumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Grants Competition is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. This program supports projects led by U. S.
exchange alumni, and can include themes of AI innovation, STEM education, ethical technology, and humanitarian support. While primarily focused on alumni, non-profit partnerships are common.
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**_Any applicants who submitted AEIF applications prior to March 20, 2026 must review the amended NOFO and resubmit a new proposal to SofiaGrants@state. gov to be considered. _** **Funding Opportunity Title**U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) **Funding Opportunity Number**PDS-AEIF-FY26-01-SOFIA **Announcement Type**Initial Announcement **Deadline for Applications**May 1, 2026 – 5:00 p.
m. Sofia time **Assistance Listing Number**19. 022 **Length of performance period**1 to 12 months **Number of awards anticipated**Two proposals will be selected to compete against other AEIF projects worldwide.
**Award amounts**Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000 (approximately) **Total available funding**To be determined based on funding availability **Type of Funding**FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) **Anticipated project start date**No earlier than September 1, 2026 **Funding Instrument Type:** Grant or fixed amount award (FAA) **Project Performance Period**: Proposed projects should be completed in 1 year or less.
**This notice is subject to availability of funding. **The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer.
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Sofia announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). We seek proposals from teams of **at least two alumni**that meet all program eligibility requirements below.
Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to SofiaGrants@state. gov by **May 1, 2026. ****_Note: all submitted/emailed proposals must include “AEIF” in the subject line.
_** The program aims to increase the long-term impact of exchange programs by strengthening alumni networks, supporting collaboration at the regional and global levels, and building strong relationships between alumni and the U.S. government.
Embassy Sofia seeks alumni-led projects that advance administration goals, including boosting bilateral commercial ties, promoting free speech, highlighting American excellence/best practices, and delivering practical, locally grounded solutions that strengthen U.S.–Bulgarian cooperation in strategically important sectors.
Competitive 2026 proposals will: * Demonstrate how they will strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address shared goals/challenges through sustained partnerships, practices, outcomes, and measurable impact; and * Celebrate/promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States (Freedom250) through programs that: * Showcase American excellence, best practices, and innovation in business, entrepreneurship, workforce development, leadership, artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies, energy, space exploration, medical research, sports, music, film, and other cultural exports, with an emphasis on applied solutions that can be locally adopted.
* Reinforce core American values, including freedom of speech and digital freedom * Promote American prosperity through forging sustainable economic, educational, and commercial partnerships, demonstrating the benefits of studying in the United States, adopting U.S. technologies and standards, building partnerships with U.S. firms, and supporting workforce readiness and entrepreneurship in strategic sectors.
* Strengthen U.S.-Bulgaria energy cooperation, including improving energy security, strategic infrastructure, civil nuclear workforce development, and emerging technologies, consistent with U.S. norms and best practices.
* Share the American story/experience by spotlighting key historical milestones linked to America’s global leadership, highlighting American contributions to Bulgaria and Bulgarian-American contributions to the United States, and connecting Freedom250 commemorations to forward-looking cooperation, innovation, and shared prosperity. * _Applicants must be alumni of a__U. S.
government-funded or sponsored exchange__program or a__U. S. government-sponsored exchange program.
_ * _Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni. _ * _Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. _ * _Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries, but at least one of the team members must be a Bulgarian residing in Bulgaria.
_ * _Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply but can serve as partners for implementing project activities. _ * _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 individual alumni or the partner organization. _ Please carefully review and follow all instructions in the **Notice of Funding Opportunity**. (PDF 502KB)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. exchange alumni. Non-profits can partner with eligible alumni. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Grants Competition is funded by U.S. Department of State. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Promoting Technology for the Common Good and Democracy Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. This funding opportunity supports proposals that promote technology for the common good. While the summary does not explicitly mention equity compensation, programs related to worker well-being, fair practices, and inclusive economic growth could potentially align.
AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders (APEX) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. This program aims to expose participants to the U. S. ecosystem and enhance their understanding of U. S. AI governance, frameworks, and ethics. It also seeks to catalyze long-term local impact through AI capstone projects.
Panama’s universities have become an increasingly important arena for strategic competition. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expanded its influence through Confucius Institutes, academic exchanges, research partnerships, scholarships, and sustained engagement with students, faculty, and university leadership. These influence operations foster distrust of the United States and promote CCP narratives at a critical time in the U.S.-Panama relationship. Embassy Panama seeks to expand the U.S. presence on university campuses by creating sustained opportunities for students, faculty, administrators, and researchers to engage directly with American institutions, experts, companies, and exchange alumni. Through English-language programming, AI and emerging technology workshops, entrepreneurship initiatives, visiting speakers, research collaborations, and public discussions on academic freedom and research integrity, the program will demonstrate the advantages of partnering with the United States while providing a credible alternative to CCP-sponsored programming. Working alongside EducationUSA, American Spaces, the Regional English Language Office, and existing Embassy initiatives, the project will complement existing exchange and advising programs by focusing on institutional engagement and public diplomacy. The Embassy seeks a year-long initiative that establishes enduring U.S.-Panama academic partnerships, expands American visibility across Panamanian campuses, and directly advances U.S. efforts to counter CCP influence in higher education. Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-PAN-FY26-01. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: RD. Award Amount: $25K – $150K per award.
1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose collaborative approaches and programs that integrate multiple priority areas. Priority Program Areas/Goals: Applicants may submit a proposal to address one of the program goals below. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective. Priority Program Areas: · Commercial Diplomacy and U.S.-Zimbabwe Trade · Artificial Intelligence for improved prosperity · Cybersecurity · Technology Literacy and Resilience · Free Speech · American Excellence in education, media, sports, creative industries, civil society GOAL 1. FREE SPEECH AND OPEN EXPRESSION Promote democratic principles including freedom of speech and civic participation; particularly if they share best practices for citizen advocacy or explore the challenges modern media houses face in a digital economy and the ethical standards needed to gain public confidence. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies and priorities Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: A more informed and media-literate Zimbabwean public that can identify and resist disinformation, with stronger independent media institutions operating transparently and ethically. Strengthening independent media in Zimbabwe advances U.S. strategic interests in promoting open, stable societies across Africa. GOAL 2. ADVANCE U.S.- ZIMBABWE COMMERCIAL TIES AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Advance economic prosperity; particularly connecting social entrepreneurs and the creative community with online marketing tools. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies, and priorities Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: Increased bilateral trade activity, expanded market access for U.S. goods and services, and a growing cohort of Zimbabwean entrepreneurs with direct ties to U.S. businesses and platforms. Deepening commercial relationships with Zimbabwe creates new markets for American exports, strengthens U.S. economic influence in the region, and reduces Zimbabwe's economic dependence on adversarial partners. This directly supports the America First economic agenda and commercial diplomacy priorities. GOAL 3. HARNESS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT Empower Zimbabweans to leverage American innovations in technology, AI, and digital tools, to drive economic growth, improve livelihoods, and improve digital trade opportunities between the United States and Zimbabwe. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies, and priorities. Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: A growing base of Zimbabwean professionals and institutions equipped to adopt, adapt, and deploy emerging American technologies - including AI - for economic and social development, using U.S.-developed platforms and frameworks. Promoting U.S.-developed technology standards and platforms in Zimbabwe expands American technological influence and market share, and builds a digital ecosystem aligned with U.S. values of openness, security, and innovation. GOAL 4. EXPAND U.S.-ZIMBABWE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS AND PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TIES Deepen bilateral relationships through targeted workshops, alumni engagement, and exchange partnerships that advance shared solutions and reinforce American values and influence. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies, and priorities. Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: Strengthened alumni networks and new professional cohorts with sustained engagement with U.S. counterparts, resulting in collaborative projects, cross-sector partnerships, and ongoing people-to-people dialogue. Strong professional networks create durable channels of U.S. influence and goodwill in Zimbabwe. Alumni of U.S. exchange programs consistently demonstrate greater alignment with U.S. foreign policy interests and serve as credible advocates for American businesses, institutions, and values within their professional and social communities. Funding Opportunity Number: AF-HAR-FY26-03. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $10K – $15K per award.