2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Morocco is offering the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), which provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 for alumni-led initiatives that advance U.S. foreign policy and celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Eligible applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs, with project teams required to include at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni in leadership roles. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen people-to-people ties and address community challenges through collaborative projects outside the United States. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 24, 2026, to RabatGrants@state.gov, with a total of $105,000 available for up to three awards.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants :Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. Project teams must include at least two exchange alumni. U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members but may not lead projects; at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni must lead the project. Applications must be submitted by alumni. Organizations may not apply on their own behalf but may serve as implementing partners.