- Version
- 1
- Send Email
- Y
- Agency Code
- DOS-NER
- Award Floor
- 5000
- Fiscal Year
- 2026
- Cost Sharing
- No
- Created Date
- Mar 25, 2026 06:34:43 AM EDT
- Posting Date
- Mar 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Award Ceiling
- 40000
- Est Award Date
- Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Forecast Desc
- <p><span style="color: black;">The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a global initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) that supports alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs in advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities while addressing local challenges. Since its launch in 2011, AEIF has supported nearly 500 alumni-led projects worldwide, strengthening alumni networks and reinforcing the long-term return on investment of U.S. exchange programs.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">For Fiscal Year 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Niamey seeks to implement an Alumni Summit under AEIF 2026 that will convene exchange alumni to celebrate and promote Freedom250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The summit will align with U.S. policy objectives, including making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, and defending freedom of expression. The initiative will bring together alumni from multiple exchange programs and professional sectors to strengthen collaboration, reinforce shared values, and generate actionable initiatives that extend beyond the event itself.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">Consistent with AEIF requirements, the summit will be led by at least two (2) eligible non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni, including at least one alumnus or alumna based in Niger. U.S. citizen alumni may participate; however, project leadership must include at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni. All activities will take place outside the United States and its territories. Proposals must be submitted by posts using the official AEIF 2026 templates; submissions directly from alumni will not be considered.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">The summit will advance at least one core AEIF objective by convening alumni from different exchange programs to expand networks capable of sustained collaboration, strengthening engagement between alumni and the U.S. Government to address shared challenges, and supporting alumni leadership development and community-level implementation of follow-on initiatives. Strong proposals will include a structured agenda, measurable outcomes, and plans for follow-on activities such as small grants, working groups, or continued alumni collaboration to ensure sustained impact.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: black;">Under AEIF 2026 guidelines, Alumni Summit proposals may request up to $100,000 for bilateral, regional, or sub-regional initiatives, and up to $40,000 for single-country projects. Regional engagement involving alumni from two or more countries is encouraged but not required. While alumni may contribute ideas and serve in leadership roles, the U.S. Embassy Niamey will provide strategic oversight to ensure alignment with Department of State policy and AEIF guidance.</span></p>
<p><strong style="color: black;">Complete proposal packages must be submitted via email by April 30, 2026. </strong></p>
- Agency Details
- Code
- NER
- Seed
- DOS-NER
- Agency Code
- DOS-NER
- Agency Name
- U.S. Mission to Niger
- Top Agency Code
- DOS
- Opportunity Id
- 361614
- Applicant Types
- Id
"25"- Description
"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"
- Number Of Awards
- 5
- Posting Date Str
- 2026-03-25-00-00-00
- Create Time Stamp
- Mar 25, 2026 06:40:55 AM EDT
- Est Award Date Str
- 2026-06-15-00-00-00
- Last Updated Date
- Mar 25, 2026 06:40:55 AM EDT
- Estimated Funding
- 40000
- Agency Contact Name
- Public Diplomacy Section Niamey Niger
- Agency Contact Email
- NiameyPD@state.gov
- Agency Contact Phone
- 227 20723141
- Create Time Stamp Str
- 2026-03-25-06-40-55
- Funding Instruments
- Id
"CA"- Description
"Cooperative Agreement"
- Award Floor Formatted
- 5,000
- Est Project Start Date
- Jul 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Award Ceiling Formatted
- 40,000
- Agency Contact Email Desc
- "For Inquiries"
- Est Project Start Date Str
- 2026-07-31-00-00-00
- Est Synopsis Posting Date
- Mar 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Applicant Eligibility Desc
- Eligible applicants are individual U.S. citizen alumni may participate, but at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni must lead the project; non-U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs and alumni associations of U.S. government exchange programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
• The primary applicant and project lead must be a non-U.S. citizen exchange alumnus/alumna of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov).
• Project teams must include at least two (2) eligible exchange alumni.
• Teams may include alumni from different exchange programs and countries but must include at least one alumnus/alumna based in Niger.
• U.S. citizen alumni may not serve as primary applicants or project leads, but may participate as team members.
• Applications may be submitted only by eligible exchange alumni or alumni associations. No other organizations are eligible to apply directly.
• Alumni teams may partner with non-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, or academic institutions to support project implementation. Awards may be issued to individual alumni, alumni associations, or eligible partner organizations, as appropriate.
- Est Synopsis Posting Date Str
- 2026-03-25-00-00-00
- Estimated Funding Formatted
- 40,000
- Funding Activity Categories
- Id
"O"- Description
"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"
- Est Application Response Date
- Apr 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
- Funding Activity Category Desc
- Fulbright-Hays
- Est Application Response Date Str
- 2026-04-30-00-00-00
