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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - AEIF - 2026

ID: EMB - YAOUNDE - AEIF - FY26 - 01 • Type: Posted
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Executive Summary

The U.S. Embassy Yaound Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 (AEIF 2026) in Cameroon. This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to propose projects that advance bilateral priorities and strengthen people-to-people ties. All projects must visibly celebrate Freedom250, the 250th anniversary of the United States, by honoring American values of freedom, democracy, and innovation.

Embassy Yaound seeks proposals for up to two national alumni-led projects in Cameroon and one Central Africa Regional Alumni Summit. National projects should address youth unemployment, transparency in critical sectors, or local tensions, leveraging innovation, digital technology - including AI - entrepreneurship, or sports diplomacy. The Regional Summit will convene alumni from Cameroon and six neighboring countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo to foster commercial diplomacy, peace, and innovation.

Projects must convene alumni networks, strengthen U.S.-alumni relationships, and support alumni leadership. Initiatives should align with U.S. policy goals - strengthening mutual prosperity, security, and opportunity - while inspiring collaboration, showcasing American achievements, and building lasting partnerships for the future.

All proposals must include robust Freedom250 digital outreach and sustainability plans. Submit to PDSgrantsYaound @state.gov by May 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m., Central Africa Time.

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Background
The U.S. Embassy Yaoundé Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 (AEIF 2026) in Cameroon. This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to propose projects that advance bilateral priorities and strengthen people-to-people ties. All projects must visibly celebrate Freedom250, the 250th anniversary of the United States, by honoring American values of freedom, democracy, and innovation.

Grant Details
Embassy Yaoundé seeks proposals for up to two national alumni-led projects in Cameroon and one Central Africa Regional Alumni Summit. National projects should address youth unemployment, transparency in critical sectors, or local tensions, leveraging innovation, digital technology—including AI—entrepreneurship, or sports diplomacy. The Regional Summit will convene alumni from Cameroon and six neighboring countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo to foster commercial diplomacy, peace, and innovation. Projects must convene alumni networks, strengthen U.S.-alumni relationships, and support alumni leadership. Initiatives should align with U.S. policy goals—strengthening mutual prosperity, security, and opportunity—while inspiring collaboration, showcasing American achievements, and building lasting partnerships for the future. All proposals must include robust Freedom250 digital outreach and sustainability plans.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program. Project teams must include at least two alumni; however, U.S. citizen alumni may not submit proposals but can participate as team members. At least one team member must be a Cameroonian residing in Cameroon. Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni; no other organizations are eligible to apply but can serve as partners for implementing project activities.

Period of Performance
Proposed projects should be completed within twelve months or less.

Grant Value
Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000 for national projects. Awards may range from a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $100,000 for the regional summit.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Cameroon and potentially involve participants from six neighboring countries.
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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
Cooperative Agreement
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 4/30/26 the Department of State posted grant opportunity EMB - YAOUNDE - AEIF - FY26 - 01 for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - AEIF - 2026. 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 $100,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 30, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 30, 2026, 7:25 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
June 12, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations 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. - Projects teams must include at least two (2) alumni. - Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. - Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries, but at least one of the team members must be a Cameroonian residing in Cameroon. - Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply but can serve as partners for implementing project activities. - 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 individual alumni or the partner organization.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$100,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
BI ELISABETH NDEH Grantor
Contact Email
pdsgrantsyaoundé@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries kindly reach out to NdehEB@state.gov for emails or call 698 422 392 - Resource Team
Contact Phone
698422392

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