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AEIF 2026 — Alumni-led projects in Belarus promoting Freedom 250 and U.S. policy

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 awards grants to alumni-led projects that turn U.S. exchange participants into active partners in diplomacy, using Freedom 250 as a platform to promote shared democratic values. Funded projects should prioritize cross-cohort collaboration, align with U.S. Mission priorities in Belarus, and deliver sustainable work on digital resilience, economi…

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 transitions U.S. government exchange participants from passive alumni to active partners in diplomacy. While exchange programs provide foundational skills and exposure to American values, the long-term impact of these investments…

Funding Source

Agency: U.S. Mission to Belarus

Awards & funding

Award Ceiling: $35,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Individuals

The following organizations or applicants are eligible to apply:• Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/).• Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni.• A…

Dates

Open Date: April 8, 2026
Close Date: May 4, 2026

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