Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Tunisia is inviting applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), aimed at supporting projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants must form teams of at least two alumni to address key priorities such as celebrating America's 250th birthday, advancing free speech, fostering economic prosperity, and strengthening alumni networks. With a total funding pool of $70,000, individual awards will range from $5,000 to $35,000, and projects should be completed within 12 months. Applications are due by May 9, 2026, and interested parties can reach out to TunisAlumni@state.gov for further inquiries.
Eligible Applicants
The following are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs ) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/ ). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizen alumni cannot submit proposals, but may participate as team members in a project. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. 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.