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PDS Lome Alumni Engagement Innovation Funds

ID: PDS-LOME-FY26-0001-AIEF • Type: Posted
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Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Lome announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program. This initiative provides foreign assistance to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, supporting projects that advance the Administration's America First foreign policy priorities. The program seeks proposals that strengthen U.S. national security, promote economic growth, and reinforce the rule of law in Togo. Eligible applicants are teams of alumni who will design and implement projects that address strategic challenges such as unlawful migration to the United States, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence, while fostering strong U.S.-Togo ties. Projects must demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and clear alignment with U.S. interests, including supporting recipient country self-reliance, reduced dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources, and the advancement of free enterprise. By supporting alumni to lead in their communities, this program advances U.S. policy goals of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while building enduring connections that deliver tangible returns for the United States.

Background
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Lome announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program. This initiative provides foreign assistance to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, supporting projects that advance the Administration’s America First foreign policy priorities.

The program seeks proposals that strengthen U.S. national security, promote economic growth, and reinforce the rule of law in Togo. Eligible applicants are teams of alumni who will design and implement projects addressing strategic challenges such as unlawful migration to the United States, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence while fostering strong U.S.-Togo ties. Projects must demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and clear alignment with U.S. interests.

Grant Details
Eligible applicants are teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs or any Alumni organization. Projects must address strategic challenges like unlawful migration, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence.

Proposals should demonstrate measurable impact and sustainability while aligning with U.S. interests such as supporting recipient country self-reliance and reducing dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources. The program aims to engage alumni in their communities to advance U.S. policy goals.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include beneficiaries of any U.S. exchange programs or any Alumni organization; for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration in SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The performance period is expected to be between 6 to 12 months.

Grant Value
The total available funding is $35,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Lome, Togo.
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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 4/7/26 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PDS-LOME-FY26-0001-AIEF for PDS Lome Alumni Engagement Innovation Funds with funding of $35,000. 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
April 7, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 7, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 7, 2026, 5:46 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
June 6, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Beneficiaries of any of U.S. exchange programs or any Alumni organization. For-profit Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$35,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
$35,000
Estimated Number of Grants
01

Contacts

Contact
Kodjovi Kloutse Grantor
Contact Email
lomepdgrants@state.gov
Contact Phone
0022822615470

Documents

Posted documents for PDS-LOME-FY26-0001-AIEF

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