Closed · 26-MMR-AEIF-001 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Rangoon AEIF 2026 Grants Competition
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Myanmar, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $5K-$35K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- May 3, 2026
- Close date
- 2
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Rangoon AEIF 2026 Grants Competition is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Myanmar 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 - U.S. Embassy Rangoon AEIF 2026 Grants Competition - is cataloged under number 26-MMR-AEIF-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Myanmar. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 20, 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 $70,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $70,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $35,000. 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 3, 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
May 3, 2026
Posted
March 20, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$70,000
Expected Awards
2
Instrument
Grant
Description
Project Background, Goals, and ObjectivesAEIF 2026 projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how alumni-led engagement makes the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while celebrating Freedom250 and American excellence.Priority will be given to projects that deliver tangible benefits to U.S. interests, elevate U.S. leadership, reinforce the United States as Burma’s partner of choice, and focus on one of the priority areas outlined below.Priority Areas:Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation, and Workforce Competitiveness: Projects that strengthen job-relevant skills, productivity, and workforce readiness through responsible, applied use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, while explicitly highlighting U.S. leadership and models in AI innovation, STEM education, ethical technology development, and private-sector-driven digital growth. Projects should emphasize practical applications of AI that enhance economic competitiveness, efficiency, and innovation, and reinforce the United States’ position as the global leader in advanced technologies.Security and Protection from Transnational Threats: Projects that counter online scams, cyber fraud, illicit finance, and related transnational threats through prevention-focused education and public awareness, demonstrating U.S. leadership in technology and cybersecurity.Applied Education and Human Capital for National Development: Projects that improve practical education, skills training, or research collaboration in key sectors that support economic growth and stability, while highlighting U.S. leadership in innovation and research.Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Market-Based Growth: Projects that promote innovation and small business development by helping individuals build practical business and innovation skills, reflecting the strength and competitiveness of the U.S. economy.Additionally, projects must clearly articulate how activities and messaging:• Promote positive perceptions of the United States and American excellence.• Advance U.S. economic, security, or strategic interests.• Contribute to long-term partnerships that benefit the United States.Project Audience: Primary beneficiaries of AEIF 2026 projects may include, but are not limited to:• Emerging leaders across Burma seeking to expand professional collaboration and leadership impact;• Youth and early-career professionals developing workforce, digital, entrepreneurial, or technical skills aligned with economic growth sectors;• Educators, entrepreneurs, civil society professionals, or public and private sector practitioners engaged in innovation, applied education, or digital security initiatives.Target audiences may vary depending on project design but should clearly identify geographic reach, professional background, and demographic characteristics relevant to project objectives.Project Goal: AEIF is designed to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange participants and programs by helping alumni implement projects that support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared strategic interestsProject Objectives: All AEIF projects must support at least one of the following objectives:Objective 1) Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni.Objective 2) Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address U.S. strategic interests.Objective 3) Support alumni in developing their leadership and project management capacities.Note: Please see detail information by clicking Related Document tab.
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.
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