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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

ID: DOS-MANAMA-PD-2026-002 • Type: Posted
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Description

United States Embassy in Bahrain announces an open competition for past participants (alumni) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026).

AEIF 2026 supports alumni-led projects that advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, strengthen people-to-people ties, and amplify the long-term impact of U.S. exchange programs. Projects must clearly demonstrate how alumni apply skills and networks gained during their exchange experiences to address shared challenges in their communities.

All AEIF projects must celebrate and The promote America's 250th anniversary and align with policy goals such as making the United States and its partners safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

We seek proposals from teams of at least two exchange alumni that meet all eligibility requirements outlined below. Exchange alumni interested in participating should submit completed applications and all required materials to ManamaPAO@state.gov by COB Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 4/19/26 posted grant opportunity DOS-MANAMA-PD-2026-002 for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) with funding of $70,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $5,000 and $35,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 19, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
April 30, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 5:00pm Close of Business – Arab Standard Time (AST) UTC/GMT +3.
Last Updated
April 19, 2026, 1:00 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
May 30, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
AEIF supports projects proposed and implemented by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants include teams composed of at least two alumni of U.S. exchange programs. Applicants may apply as individuals or through one of the below types of registered organizations: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Alumni teams may collaborate with organizations or institutions, including civil society organizations, educational institutions, or private sector entities, to implement project activities. However, exchange alumni must lead the project and retain primary responsibility for its design and implementation.Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$35,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
$70,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
Ali N Swar Grantor
Contact Email
Email Description
Public Affairs Office - U.S. Embassy, Manama
Contact Phone
97339985634

Documents

Posted documents for DOS-MANAMA-PD-2026-002

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