The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals must include teams of at least two alumni who meet all program eligibility requirements. The most competitive proposals will advance key priorities identified below. Interested exchange alumni must apply via the online application form, which includes space to upload the required proposal and budget documents. The deadline to apply is Saturday, May 9th, 2026, (23:59 Tunisian local time). For questions, please contact [email protected] .
This year, the U.S. Embassy Tunis is seeking proposals from teams of at least two (2) alumni addressing one of the following priorities:
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The following are eligible to apply:
Cost sharing or matching is not mandatory. However, if an applicant proposes cost sharing, they are expected to contribute the specified amount outlined in their application, which will subsequently be incorporated into the approved agreement.
All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is an annual grant program of the U.S. Department of State that supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs. The program enables alumni to apply the knowledge and skills gained during their exchange experiences to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their communities. Since its launch in 2011, AEIF has funded more than 500 alumni-led projects worldwide through a competitive global competition.
If the award is issued as a cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy will have substantial involvement in the project. This may include participating in the selection of participants, coordinating and scheduling activities, reviewing and approving messaging and outreach materials, facilitating U.S. Embassy participation in events, and supporting the integration of administrative and cultural components of the program.
Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Content of Application
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The following documents are required:
Grantor contact
Funding summary
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