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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF): Sierra Leone
U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone · 2026-FREETOWN-AEIF-01
Total Program Funding
$40K
Expected Awards
50
Deadline
TBD
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF): Sierra Leone. U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone. The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Freetown announces an open competition to implement the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project. The purpose of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by... at least $5,000 per award; $40,000 total program funding; ~50 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Other eligible entities
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •The project proposal must include the involvement of at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.
Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive
What This Grant Funds
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Freetown announces an open competition to implement the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project. The purpose of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF 2026 projects must also celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the United States (#Freedom250) highlighting examples of American excellence past, present, or future. Projects should have the potential for long-term, self-sustainable impact in local communities. Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000 (approximately) for individual projects, and up to $40,000 for single country alumni summits dependent on the availability of funds. Successful proposals will demonstrate strong engagement with and among exchange alumni, target audiences strategic to U.S. policy goals, and outline a plan for continuing engagement with alumni.
Attachments
NOFO
EmbassyFreetown2026AEIFNOFO..pdf
Applicant's Proposal Form
ATTACHMENT_001_-_AEIF_2026_Proposal_Form.docx
Applicant's Organization Information Form
ATTACHMENT_002_-_Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx
Applicant's Budget Form
ATTACHMENT_003_-_PDS_Budget_Narrative_Template.xlsx
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $5K
- Total Program Funding
- $40K
- Expected Number of Awards
- 50
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
PASGrants Freetown Grantor 0023299905081
PASGrantsFreetown@state.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov