Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Zambia is offering a discretionary grant under the Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 to help exchange alumni design and implement projects that address community challenges and advance U.S. policy goals. The opportunity funds alumni-led activities that strengthen alumni networks, deepen collaboration with the U.S. government, and may also support an alumni summit or follow-on activities such as small grants. Proposals must be based in Zambia, take place outside the United States, include at least two exchange alumni, and address Freedom 250 plus at least one listed priority area while outlining project goals, SMART objectives, outreach, and monitoring and evaluation plans. Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000, with an estimated three awards and $170,000 in total funding available. Applications are due May 1, 2026, and questions may be directed to ZambiaAlumni@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations represented by U.S. Department of State exchange alumni. Individuals in teams of two who have successfully completed a Department of State exchange program.Alumni teams comprised of alumni from different exchange programs.Zambia-U.S. Exchange Alumni Association.