Open EST-001-FY2026 CFDA 19.022 Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026, Estonia

Posted by U.S. Mission to Estonia

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026, Estonia — is cataloged under number EST-001-FY2026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Estonia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted 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 $8,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $8,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $8,000. 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. Applications close on May 1, 2026. 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.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

May 1, 2026

To adhere to the State/ECA/Alumni deadlines

Posted

March 31, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$7,500

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Mission in Estonia’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). The AEIF is an annual funding opportunity designed to invest in U.S. government-funded exchange participants and programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects that promote shared interests and policy objectives and benefit local communities. We invite you to submit proposals for projects that meet the requirements of the program. Please read this notice carefully before preparing and submitting a funding proposal. This funding opportunity is limited to projects implemented in Estonia. All proposed activities must take place within Estonia and directly benefit local communities. This notice is subject to the availability of funding. The U.S. Mission reserves the right to award more or fewer grants than anticipated, depending on the quality of proposals and available resources. Only Estonian citizen alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Applications from individuals or organizations not meeting this criterion will not be considered This solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by the U.S. government. A final award cannot be made until the proposal has been reviewed and approved, and an award agreement is drawn up and signed by a grants officer. The U.S. Mission reserves the right not to issue an award after receipt of any proposal. The U.S. Mission also reserves the right to reduce, revise, and/or increase a proposal budget in accordance with the needs of the program and availability of funds. Grant expenses may not be incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement. Any expenses outside the approved budget require prior written approval of the grants officer.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Mission Tallinn Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Key Dates

Posted March 31, 2026
Close Date May 1, 2026
Archive Date May 31, 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, Estonia", offered by U.S. Mission to Estonia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. The U.S. Mission in Estonia’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). The AEIF is an annual funding opportunity designed to inves...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 1, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $35,000. Total estimated funding: $7,500. Expected number of awards: 1.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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