Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program FY 2026
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to North Macedonia is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program for FY 2026, aimed at supporting innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations from North Macedonia, specifically alumni associations or teams of at least two exchange alumni, who will implement projects that align with the goals of celebrating America250 and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives. This grant program, with a total funding amount of $70,000 and individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, encourages projects that benefit local communities and target specific audiences such as youth leaders and community officials. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 24, 2026, and can reach out to Aleksandar Jovanovic at jovanovica1@state.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Non-for-profit organizations meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply:• Organization is from North Macedonia.• Applications must be submitted by alumni associations of USG exchange alumni or by a team of at least two exchange alumni (individuals) through a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, think tank, or academic institution that will serve as partner for implementing project activities. • Applicant key staff/ project teams 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 at least two (2) alumni. • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not participate as primary applicants but may participate as team members in a project.Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.