Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026

DOS-SAU Posted PDS-SAU-FY26-01

Description

The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia is pleased to invite Saudi exchange alumni to develop project proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant cycle that strengthen the historic ties between our two nations. The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund will consider proposals worth $5,000 and $35,000.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be alumni of a U. S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program.• Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni.• Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team member in a project.• Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries, but at least one of the team leaders must be a Saudi citizen or resident in Saudi Arabia.• The majority of the activities funded by this grant must take place in Saudi Arabia.• Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but can serve as partners for implementing project activities.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$5,000.00
Award Ceiling
$35,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$35,000.00
Expected Awards
3
Key Dates
Posted
April 19, 2026
Closes
May 7, 2026
Archive Date
June 6, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
Agency Code
DOS-SAU
Funding Instrument
Other