Closed · PDS-HON-AEIF-FY25-02 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Honduras, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 1, 2025
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025  is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Honduras that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025  - is cataloged under number PDS-HON-AEIF-FY25-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Honduras. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 2, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. The agency has projected $35,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $35,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $18,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 1, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

May 1, 2025

Notice of Funding Opportunity was forecasted on 4/1/2025, grantor role was updated and synopsis were posted until 4/2/2025 CFR § 200.204 Notices of funding opportunities

Posted

April 2, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$35,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa is pleased to announce an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals to: hondurasalumni@state.gov by April 30, 2025, 23:59 pm (CST). AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and -facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. AEIF is designed to increase the impact of the U.S government’s relationship with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals and amplify the U.S government’s return on investment in exchange programs. For AEIF 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Honduras will review projects proposed and managed by teams composed of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: Reduce the causes of illegal migration. Foster economic growth. Promote entrepreneurship. Promote the application of U.S. technology and innovation. Promote education and the English language for economic development.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Sammy M Cruz Grantor Phone 50494203579

Key Dates

Posted April 2, 2025
Close Date May 1, 2025
Archive Date May 30, 2025
Last Updated April 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 ", offered by U.S. Mission to Honduras. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa is pleased to announce an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applic...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 1, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $35,000. Total estimated funding: $35,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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