Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDS-BANGUI-FY26-01
- Agency
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US Embassy Bangui
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $35,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Individuals
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bangui seeks locally-led initiatives that advance U.S. interests in the Central African Republic through strategic international engagement, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships. Eligible applicants include non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, individuals, registered not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs who must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain active registration in SAM.gov. Applicants must submit a comprehensive package including mandatory federal forms (SF-424 or SF-424-I, SF-424A, SF-424B), a 5-page proposal narrative, detailed line-item budget with justification, key personnel resumes, and letters of support from partners. Projects must address program objectives including promoting awareness of U.S. democratic institutions, encouraging youth entrepreneurship, fostering dialogue on governance, integrating Freedom 250 themes into programming, and highlighting U.S.-Central African Republic cooperation. Evaluation will be based on quality and feasibility (30 points), organizational capacity (25 points), project planning (20 points), budget (10 points), monitoring and evaluation (10 points), and sustainability (5 points), with all materials due electronically by May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Bangui time.
Individual award amounts will range from approximately $5,000 to $35,000, with up to two awards available for a total of $70,000 pending fund availability. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2026. All activities must take place in the Central African Republic, and recipients must comply with Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions, including mandatory Freedom 250 branding in all program materials and submission of quarterly financial and program progress reports throughout the project period.
Synopsis
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bangui invites proposals for projects that advance U.S. interests by contributing to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America through strategic international engagement. This funding opportunity seeks locally led initiatives that demonstrate how U.S. values, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships strengthen security, expand economic opportunity, and reinforce democratic resilience, while building durable relationships between the United States and the Central African Republic.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey.docx | DOCX document | |
| AEIF 2026 Budget Form_Central African Republic.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| AEIF 2026 Proposal Form_Central African Republic.pdf | ||
| Notice of Funding Opportunity_AEIF_2026_Central African Republic.docx | DOCX document |
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