2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan, operating under the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, seeks proposals from alumni teams of U.S. government-funded and government-sponsored exchange programs for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Applicants must submit teams consisting of at least two eligible alumni, with one designated as the lead applicant, to develop projects celebrating American excellence, innovation, and global leadership in one of three priority areas: economic opportunity and global commerce, technological and space leadership advancing STEM innovation, or sports and entertainment showcasing global leadership. Projects must deliver visible, time-bound, public-facing outcomes targeting audiences aged 20-40 across all Jordanian governorates and be completed within 12 months or less, with an anticipated project start date of October 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria include relevance to U.S. policy priorities, project purpose and implementation plan, alumni involvement, local partner participation, monitoring and evaluation plans, communication strategies, and budget justification. Applications must be submitted via email to JordanAlumni@state.gov by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Amman time; applications submitted through Grants.gov are ineligible.

The total available funding for AEIF 2026 is $35,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 (to be distributed as one or two awards depending on amounts requested). Applicants must submit completed SF-424-I, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms, a 10-page maximum proposal, a detailed line-item budget with justification narrative, key personnel resumes (one page maximum each), and letters of support from program partners (one page maximum each). All project activities must take place in Jordan, with recipients notified by October 1, 2026, and required to comply with Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions, submit quarterly program and financial reports, and incorporate Freedom 250 logos in all materials.