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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone

Due Jun 30, 2026·0 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗

Issuing agency

U.S. Mission to Botswana

Method

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Gaborone announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).

This competition seeks projects that position sports as a sustainable driver of economic growth and social inclusion in Botswana. It supports U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting excellence, investment, and shared prosperity through people-to-people engagement, aligned with the Freedom 250 initiative commemorating 250 years of American independence.

The 2026 AEIF call for proposals aims to strengthen the governance, management, and sustainability of Botswana’s sports organizations; develop effective business models and fundraising strategies; enhance marketing, branding, and event management capacity; support athletes in preparing for post-sports careers; and foster international partnerships, especially with U.S. collegiate and professional teams. The intended program targets sports federation and club leaders, coaches, administrators, and young athletes across Botswana who seek to build professional skills and organizational capacity. Eligible applicants are alumni of U.S. government exchange programs with the experience and networks to lead impactful projects. Experience in sports or their administration is an added advantage.

Contact

Name

Wanano Itsiseng Grantor

PDSGaborone@state.gov

Phone

00267 76604900

Full source recordfrom Grants.gov

Detail

361829

Ost

POSTED

Cfdas

Id: 432615
Cfda Number: 19.022
Program Title: Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Opportunity Id: 361829

Listed

Doc Type

synopsis

Flag2006

Revision

Synopsis

Version

Send Email

Agency Code

DOS-BWA

Agency Name

Wanano Itsiseng Grantor

Award Floor

5000

Agency Phone

00267 76604900

Archive Date

Jul 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Cost Sharing

Created Date

Apr 09, 2026 09:41:28 AM EDT

Posting Date

Apr 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Award Ceiling

35000

Response Date

Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Synopsis Desc

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Gaborone announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This competition seeks projects that position sports as a sustainable driver of economic growth and social inclusion in Botswana. It supports U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting excellence, investment, and shared prosperity through people-to-people engagement, aligned with the Freedom 250 initiative commemorating 250 years of American independence. The 2026 AEIF call for proposals aims to strengthen the governance, management, and sustainability of Botswana’s sports organizations; develop effective business models and fundraising strategies; enhance marketing, branding, and event management capacity; support athletes in preparing for post-sports careers; and foster international partnerships, especially with U.S. collegiate and professional teams. The intended program targets sports federation and club leaders, coaches, administrators, and young athletes across Botswana who seek to build professional skills and organizational capacity. Eligible applicants are alumni of U.S. government exchange programs with the experience and networks to lead impactful projects. Experience in sports or their administration is an added advantage.

Agency Details

Code: BWA
Seed: DOS-BWA
Agency Code: DOS-BWA
Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Botswana
Top Agency Code: DOS

Opportunity Id

361829

Applicant Types

Id: "13"
Description: "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"

Id: "25"
Description: "Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"

Id: "21"
Description: "Individuals"

Id: "12"
Description: "Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"

Archive Date Str

2026-07-30-00-00-00

Number Of Awards

Posting Date Str

2026-04-10-00-00-00

Create Time Stamp

Apr 09, 2026 09:46:24 AM EDT

Last Updated Date

Apr 09, 2026 09:41:28 AM EDT

Response Date Str

2026-06-30-00-00-00

Estimated Funding

35000

Top Agency Details

Code: DOS
Seed: DOS
Agency Code: DOS
Agency Name: Department of State
Top Agency Code: DOS

Agency Address Desc

For inquiries

Agency Contact Desc

Resource Coordination- Public Diplomacy Section

Agency Contact Name

Wanano Itsiseng Grantor

Agency Contact Email

PDSGaborone@state.gov

Agency Contact Phone

00267 76604900

Create Time Stamp Str

2026-04-09-09-46-24

Funding Instruments

Id: "CA"
Description: "Cooperative Agreement"

Award Floor Formatted

5,000

Award Ceiling Formatted

35,000

Agency Contact Email Desc

For inquiries

Applicant Eligibility Desc

The following individual and organizations are eligible to apply: • Applicants must be U.S. government (USG) exchange program alumni based in Botswana. Each proposed project must involve at least three USG exchange alumni, with one designated as the team lead. • If three or more alumni are applying together, U.S. citizen alumni may be included as team members, but the team must have at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni. U.S. citizen alumni are not eligible to serve as team leads. • U.S. citizen alumni may not submit proposals but may participate as team members. • Teams comprising alumni from different exchange programs and different countries are highly encouraged. • Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni based and operating in Botswana. • Registered civil society or non-governmental organizations, including USG alumni associations based in Botswana, are eligible to apply. • Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but may serve as partners in implementing project activities with U.S. exchange alumni.

Estimated Funding Formatted

35,000

Funding Activity Categories

Id: "O"
Description: "Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"

Funding Activity Category Desc

Public Diplomacy

Draft Mode

Publisher Uid

Itsisengw

Agency Details

Code: BWA
Seed: DOS-BWA
Agency Code: DOS-BWA
Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Botswana
Top Agency Code: DOS

Opportunity Pkgs

292380

Listed

Dialect

XFDL2.2

Family Id

Mimetype

application/msword

Extension

docx

Package Id

PKG00292380

Cfda Number

19.022

Last Update

Apr 09, 2026 10:08:28 AM EDT

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Contact Info

PDSGaborone@state.gov

Opening Date

Apr 10, 2026

Program Title

Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Agency Details

Code: "BWA"
Seed: "DOS-BWA"
Agency Code: "DOS-BWA"
Agency Name: "U.S. Mission to Botswana"
Top Agency Code: "DOS"

Competition Id

PDS-001-FY2026

Closing Date Str

2026-06-30-00-00-00

Is Multi Project

Opening Date Str

2026-04-10-00-00-00

Topportunity Id

361829

Competition Title

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone

Opportunity Title

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone

Owning Agency Code

DOS-BWA

Top Agency Details

Code: "DOS"
Seed: "DOS"
Agency Code: "DOS"
Agency Name: "Department of State"
Top Agency Code: "DOS"

Opportunity Number

PDS-001-FY2026

Electronic Required

Open To Applicant Type

Workspace Compatible Flag

Expected Application Count

Original Due Date

Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Assist Compatible

Opportunity Title

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone

Owning Agency Code

DOS-BWA

Top Agency Details

Code: DOS
Seed: DOS
Agency Code: DOS
Agency Name: Department of State
Top Agency Code: DOS

Forecast Hist Count

Opportunity Number

PDS-001-FY2026

Syn Post Date In Past

Yes

Synopsis Hist Count

Opportunity Category

Category: D
Description: Discretionary

Synopsis Attachment Folders

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Folder Name: AEIF FY2026- Gaborone
Folder Type: Full Announcement
Zip Lob Size: 1825017
Created Date: Apr 09, 2026 09:44:33 AM EDT
Opportunity Id: 361829
Last Updated Date: Apr 09, 2026 09:46:24 AM EDT
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Id: 361829
Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone
Agency: U.S. Mission to Botswana
Number: PDS-001-FY2026
Doc Type: synopsis
Cfda List: 19.022
Open Date: 04/10/2026
Close Date: 06/30/2026
Opp Status: posted
Agency Code: DOS-BWA

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