PDS Lome Alumni Engagement Innovation Funds

The U.S. Mission to Togo is seeking grant proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, a public diplomacy program that supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Togo. The program funds team-led projects that address strategic challenges while strengthening U.S.-Togo ties and advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities. Proposals should show measurable impact, sustainability, and alignment with U.S. interests, including support for self-reliance, free enterprise, and reduced dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources, with emphasis on issues such as unlawful migration, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence. The award range is $5,000 to $35,000, with one award expected, and applications are due May 7, 2026; questions may be directed to LomePDGrants@state.gov.