Closed · PDS-DKR-RSOI-FY26-01 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026

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

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 24, 2026
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Senegal that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - is cataloged under number PDS-DKR-RSOI-FY26-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Senegal. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 24, 2026 and last updated on March 31, 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 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $35,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12,000. 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 24, 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 24, 2026

Deadline for applications is April 24, 2026.

Posted

March 24, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$35,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

Description

U.S. Embassy Senegal (also covering Guinea-Bissau) is pleased to invite alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), which is centrally managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This annual competition supports innovative projects led by alumni that advance U.S. policy objectives and strengthen the relationship between the United States and its exchange alumni community.For 2026, AEIF will fund projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America and align with key policy goals, such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, or defending freedom of speech. Proposals may request funding between $5,000 and $35,000, pending availability of funds.We encourage alumni teams to collaborate and submit creative project ideas that demonstrate the impact of exchange experiences, contribute to positive change in your communities, and strengthen ties with the United States.

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.

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Agency Contact

PASmallgrant Grantor Phone 221338794522

Key Dates

Posted March 24, 2026
Close Date April 24, 2026
Archive Date May 24, 2026
Last Updated March 31, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026", offered by U.S. Mission to Senegal. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. U.S. Embassy Senegal (also covering Guinea-Bissau) is pleased to invite alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), which is c...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 24, 2026. 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: 3.
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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