Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Call For Proposals
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Barbados is seeking grant proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 to support the administration’s priority of Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders. The program is open to teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs who can design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges in their communities. It is intended to strengthen U.S. government relations with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals, and support projects that build on skills gained through exchange experiences. Proposals must be submitted to Bridgetownexchanges@state.gov by 11:59 PM Atlantic Standard Time on May 8, 2026, and the award range is $5,000 to $35,000 with two awards expected.