Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea
PDS-EQUATORIALGUINEA-FY26-02
Application Deadline
May 4, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$35,000
Total Program Funding
$35,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea, through Embassy Malabo’s Public Diplomacy Section, is funding the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 to support alumni-led projects that advance innovation, skills development, and community engagement in Equatorial Guinea. The program seeks proposals from exchange alumni teams for initiatives that build leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied STEM capacity for youth and early-career professionals, with an emphasis on practical training, mentorship, and workforce readiness. Applications must be submitted by teams with at least two exchange alumni and include a project summary, SMART objectives, a detailed design and methods section, a timeline, partner information, outreach plan, and a monitoring and evaluation plan; projects should be completed in 12 months or less. The funding range is $10,000 to $35,000, with about two awards expected, and the application deadline is May 4, 2026; inquiries may be sent to malabogrants@state.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Individuals
Additional Eligibility Information

• Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • Project teams must include at least two (2) alumni • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project • Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries • Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of U.S. government 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 the partner organization

Grant Documents

8 Files
AEIF26_EquatorialGuinea_NOFO.pdf
PDF527 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, primary and additional locations, and whether the applicant is an alumni association. A critical component is the project team information, mandating at least two exchange alumni, including a team lead, with clearly defined roles, experience, and time commitment. The proposal also requires a project summary, goals, SMART objectives, a detailed design and methods section, a project timeline, and estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries. Further sections include local project partners, a communication and outreach plan with social media details, and a thorough monitoring and evaluation plan with specific activities, outputs, indicators, desired outcomes, data collection methods, timelines, and responsible parties. Guidance is provided for each section to ensure eligibility and comprehensive submission.
AEIF 2026 Budget Form.pdf
PDF396 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, primary and additional locations, and whether the applicant is an alumni association. A key requirement is a project team with at least two exchange alumni, including a team lead, with clearly defined roles and time commitments. The proposal must include a project summary (250-word limit) outlining the need and solution, specific goals and SMART objectives, a detailed project design and methods section (500-word limit), a project timeline, and estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries. Applicants also need to provide information on local project partners, a communication and outreach plan (250-word limit) with potential social media links, and a monitoring and evaluation plan using a provided template to track progress against goals and objectives. Guidance is included to help applicants complete each section effectively.
AEIF 2026 Monitoring and Evaluation Resource Guide.pdf
PDF326 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, primary and additional project locations, and a thorough breakdown of the project team, including the roles, experience, and time commitment of at least two exchange alumni. The proposal mandates a project summary, specific goals, SMART objectives, a detailed design and methodology, and a timeline of activities. Applicants must also estimate direct and indirect beneficiaries, list local project partners, and outline a communication and outreach plan. A key component is the Monitoring and Evaluation Template, which requires applicants to define activities, outputs, indicators, desired outcomes, data collection methods, timelines, and responsible parties for each objective. The form also provides guidance on completing each section to ensure eligibility and a strong submission.
AEIF 2026 Proposal Form.pdf
PDF413 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, primary and additional locations, and whether the applicant is an alumni association. A key requirement is a project team of at least two exchange alumni, with one designated as the team lead, outlining their roles, experience, and time commitment. The proposal also mandates a project summary, goals, SMART objectives, a detailed design and methods section, a timeline of activities, and estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries. Applicants must list local project partners and describe their roles, as well as provide a communication and outreach plan. A significant portion of the form is dedicated to a monitoring and evaluation plan, requiring applicants to define activities, outputs, indicators, desired outcomes, and data collection methods, emphasizing measurable progress towards project goals and objectives.
AEIF 2026 Budget Form.xlsx
Excel31 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, primary and additional locations, and whether the applicant is an alumni association. A key requirement is a project team with at least two exchange alumni, including a team lead, with clearly defined roles and time commitments. The proposal must include a project summary (250-word limit) outlining the need and solution, specific goals and SMART objectives, a detailed project design and methods section (500-word limit), a project timeline, and estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries. Applicants also need to provide information on local project partners, a communication and outreach plan (250-word limit) with potential social media links, and a monitoring and evaluation plan using a provided template to track progress against goals and objectives. Guidance is included to help applicants complete each section effectively.
SF424_Mandatory_3_0-V3.0.pdf
PDF102 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, and primary location. The form mandates a project team of at least two exchange alumni, outlining their roles, experience, and time commitment. Key sections include a project summary, goals, SMART objectives, design and methods, timeline, and estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries. Applicants must also detail local project partners, a communication and outreach plan (including social media), and a thorough monitoring and evaluation plan with specific activities, outputs, indicators, desired outcomes, and data collection methods.
SF424B-V1.1.pdf
PDF128 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is a comprehensive application for exchange alumni teams or U.S. Embassies/Consulates seeking funding for projects. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, and primary location, including specific cities, states, or provinces, and any additional countries. The form mandates a project team of at least two exchange alumni, outlining their roles, experience, qualifications, and time commitment. Applicants must provide a project summary, goals, SMART objectives, design, methods, and a timeline. The form also asks for estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries, details on local project partners, and a communication and outreach plan. A crucial component is the Monitoring and Evaluation Template, which requires applicants to define activities, outputs, indicators, desired outcomes, data collection methods, timing, and responsible parties for each project objective. Guidance is provided to assist applicants in completing each section accurately, emphasizing clear, concise, and measurable project plans.
Individual_SF424B-V1.1.pdf
PDF66 KBMar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form is designed for exchange alumni team leaders or U.S. Embassy/Consulate representatives to submit project proposals. It requires detailed information on project name, requested budget, primary and additional project locations, and the project team, including at least two exchange alumni. Applicants must describe each team member's role, experience, qualifications, and time commitment. The proposal also mandates a project summary, goals, SMART objectives, design and methods, timeline, and estimated direct and indirect beneficiaries. Further sections cover local project partners, a communication and outreach plan with social media details, and a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan. This form ensures all necessary components for a project to be considered for funding are addressed.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 27, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 4, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 3, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$35,000
Award Floor
$10,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$35,000
Expected Awards
2
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea(DOS-GNQ)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.022

Official Sources