Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

U.S. Mission to Germany
OFOP0002683
Application Deadline
May 17, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$35,000
Total Program Funding
$40,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Mission to Germany is offering the FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund to support alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in advancing Freedom 250 and U.S. policy priorities through alumni-led projects. The program funds projects that convene alumni networks, strengthen alumni engagement with the U.S. government, and support leadership or community-based initiatives, including alumni summits. Projects are expected to have strong U.S. elements, clearly defined German audiences, measurable outcomes, and robust monitoring and evaluation plans that track baseline, output, outcome, and impact measures, with a final report required at completion. Proposals are due by May 17, 2026, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 for AEIF projects and up to $40,000 for alumni summit projects, and the opportunity indicates four awards and $40,000 in total program funding.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program, such as Beyond Washington, BridgeUSA (J-1 visa holders), Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (Parlamentarisches Patenschafts-Programm), Fulbright, International Visitor Leadership Program, Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI), "USA For You," "Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange," "Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship," and the German-American Partnership Program (GAPP).USG-sponsored exchange program alumni associations.

Grant Documents

9 Files

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedApr 17, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 17, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$35,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$40,000
Expected Awards
4
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Germany(DOS-DEU)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.022

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