Closed · PDS-ABIDJAN-FY26-0001-AEIF · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 30, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire that offered $5,000 -- $35,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

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

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - is cataloged under number PDS-ABIDJAN-FY26-0001-AEIF and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 25, 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. 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 30, 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 30, 2026

Posted

March 25, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Description

AEIF 2026 promotes projects that directly support U.S. policy objectives. This annual funding opportunity is designed to amplify the U.S. government’s return on investment in exchange programs, advance policy goals, and strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni. Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote Freedom250 and align with policy goals.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 21. 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

usembgrants@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 25, 2026
Close Date April 30, 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", offered by U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. AEIF 2026 promotes projects that directly support U.S. policy objectives. This annual funding opportunity is designed to amplify the U.S. government’s return on investment in exchange programs, advanc...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 30, 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.
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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