Closed · PDS-SUDAN-NOFO-FY2026-01 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary
SUDAN Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - FY26
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Sudan, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $5K-$35K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 20, 2026
- Close date
- 2
- Expected awards
The verdict
SUDAN Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - FY26 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Sudan 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 - SUDAN Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - FY26 - is cataloged under number PDS-SUDAN-NOFO-FY2026-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Sudan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 16, 2026 and last updated on March 18, 2026. 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 April 20, 2026. 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
April 20, 2026
Posted
March 16, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$35,000
Expected Awards
2
Instrument
Grant
Description
Description: The SUDAN Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) FY26, administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Sudan Affairs, Public Diplomacy Section, invites teams of alumni from U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to submit proposals for innovative, public service-oriented projects. Projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and align with U.S. priorities of promoting peace, security, and mutual prosperity. Eligible projects should focus on one or more of the following: Promoting and celebrating American leadership, values, and culture (including music, literature, sports, etc.); Building media capacity with an emphasis on truth and freedom of speech; Showcasing U.S. leadership in energy, technology, science, and cybersecurity. Teams must include at least two eligible alumni. Proposals should demonstrate clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a plan for sustainability. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000 for projects lasting 3–12 months. The application deadline is April 20, 2026. Application Package: Applicants must use the attached applications, which includes: Sudan AEIF 2026 Announcement (please review the program objectives carefully) Notice of Funding Opportunity AEIF Proposal Form (submissions must use this form) AEIF Budget Form (review budget guidelines carefully) Note: Applications that do not use the attached forms will not be accepted. In addition to the Department of State branding guidance, which requires that materials produced under a federal award be marked appropriately to acknowledge U.S. Government support, recipients of new Public Diplomacy awards promoting Freedom 250 activities must also incorporate the Freedom 250 logos in all program materials, activities, and communications. The recipient should continue to follow all existing marking and branding requirements in accordance with Department branding guidance. The Freedom 250 logos would be used in addition to, not in place of, these requirements. For more information, visit: https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs or contact khartoumembassygrants@state.gov.
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
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Agency Contact
khartoumembassygrants@state.gov
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