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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Brazil

ID: FY26-BSB-410601 • Type: Posted
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Description

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil 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 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Brazil. We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals via the designated form at https://forms.gle/ZBaTuM6xgWrU6MK19 by February 18, 2026, by 11:59PM (Brasilia Time).

Program Objectives:

AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. This year, all AEIF projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and align with relevant executive orders and administration policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, defending freedom of expression, and/or highlighting U.S. innovation, excellence, and positive impact to global culture. Additionally, all AEIF projects must include at least one of the following:

  • Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni. Every project proposal should include at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association.
  • Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address shared goals and challenges.
  • Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact.
Background
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil announce an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 – Brazil. The AEIF aims to provide alumni with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experiences and design innovative solutions to global challenges within their communities. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded over 1,100 alumni-led projects worldwide.

Grant Details
Proposals must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States (Freedom250) and align with relevant executive orders and administration policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, defending freedom of expression, and highlighting U.S. innovation and positive impact on global culture. Projects must include at least one of the following:

1) Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network;

2) Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government;

3) Support alumni in developing their leadership capacity and implementing impactful community projects. All project activities must occur outside of the United States.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program, with project teams including at least two alumni specifying a team lead. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals but can participate as team members. At least one team member must be from Brazil, and applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations.

Period of Performance
Proposed programs should be completed within 12 months or less.

Grant Value
$5,000 to $35,000 per project (pending availability of funds).

Place of Performance
All project activities must occur outside of the United States and its territories.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/8/26 the Department of State posted grant opportunity FY26-BSB-410601 for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Brazil. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 01 total grants will be made worth between $5,000 and $35,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 8, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 18, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 28 Days
Last Updated
Jan. 8, 2026, 11:52 a.m. EST
Version
4
Archive Date
March 20, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following individuals are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni and need to specify a team lead. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads on projects. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries, but must have at least one participant from Brazil. Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. If the proposal is submitted by an alumni association, the alumni association needs to identify a team lead for the proposed project. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$35,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
01

Contacts

Contact
Luciana Santos Program Support Assistant
Contact Email
brazilgrants@state.gov
Email Description
U.S. Embassy Grants
Contact Phone
55-61-33127370

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