Closed · OFOP0002583 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250

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

$5K-$40K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 30, 2026
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Niger that offered $5,000 -- $40,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$40K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250 - is cataloged under number OFOP0002583 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Niger. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 27, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $40,000. The agency has projected $40,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $40,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $20,000. 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 -- $40,000

Close Date

April 30, 2026

Posted

March 27, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$40,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

For Fiscal Year 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Niamey seeks to implement an Alumni Summit under AEIF 2026 that will convene exchange alumni to celebrate and promote Freedom250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The summit will align with U.S. policy objectives, including making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, and defending freedom of expression. The initiative will bring together alumni from multiple exchange programs and professional sectors to strengthen collaboration, reinforce shared values, and generate actionable initiatives that extend beyond the event itself.

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

NiameyPD@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 27, 2026
Close Date April 30, 2026
Last Updated March 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250", offered by U.S. Mission to Niger. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. For Fiscal Year 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Niamey seeks to implement an Alumni Summit under AEIF 2026 that will convene exchange alumni to celebrate and promote Freedom250, commemorating the 250th anni...
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 -- $40,000. Total estimated funding: $40,000. 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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