Closed on May 17, 2026

FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

U.S. Mission to Germany · Opportunity number OFOP0002683

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 18, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	OFOP0002683
Agency	U.S. Mission to Germany Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.022
Posted	Apr 17, 2026
Deadline	May 17, 2026
Award ceiling	$35,000
Award floor	$5,000
Expected number of awards	4
Estimated total program funding	$40,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Other
Last updated here	May 18, 2026

Summary from the notice

The U.S. Mission to Germany announces two funding opportunities for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to strengthen the transatlantic relationship as the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding (Freedom 250). The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) supports alumni-led projects that advance U.S. policy objectives and amplify the impact of U.S. exchange programs. AEIF provides funding for alumni to apply skills gained during their exchanges to address community priorities. Projects must promote Freedom 250 and align with priorities such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, or defending freedom of speech. Under Goal 1 (AEIF Projects), the program will support alumni-led projects (teams of at least two alumni) that increase the impact of U.S. exchange programs by advancing U.S. policy objectives and promoting shared U.S.-German interests. Proposals from $5,000 to $35,000 must convene alumni networks, strengthen alumni engagement with the U.S. government, or support alumni leadership and community-based initiatives. Under Goal 2 (Alumni Summits), the program will support U.S. government-funded initiatives of up to $40,000 for single-country projects designed to engage alumni in advancing U.S. policy priorities and Freedom 250 themes. Proposals should demonstrate strong alumni engagement in Germany, include plans for follow-on activities. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects in areas such as sports diplomacy, science, technology and space cooperation, alumni engagement, and countering anti-Semitism. All projects must include strong U.S. elements, clearly defined German audiences, and measurable outcomes. Please find the full funding opportunity at de.usembassy.gov/pd-grants.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies
Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program, such as Beyond Washington, BridgeUSA (J-1 visa holders), Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (Parlamentarisches Patenschafts-Programm), Fulbright, International Visitor Leadership Program, Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI), "USA For You," "Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange," "Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship," and the German-American Partnership Program (GAPP). USG-sponsored exchange program alumni associations.

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