Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Brazil
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Brazil is inviting applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026, aimed at past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants must form teams of at least two alumni, including a designated team lead, to propose innovative projects that address global challenges while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This grant opportunity, which does not require cost-sharing, offers funding ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with the application deadline set for February 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Brasilia Time). Interested applicants can reach out to the Brazil Grants Committee at brazilgrants@state.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
The following individuals are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni and need to specify a team lead. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads on projects. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries, but must have at least one participant from Brazil. Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. If the proposal is submitted by an alumni association, the alumni association needs to identify a team lead for the proposed project. 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 the partner organization.