The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 is a grant opportunity for alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs in the Dominican Republic. The goal is to fund summits that promote economic freedom, democratic innovation, and collaboration across Latin America and the Caribbean. These summits should foster partnerships, showcase U.S. business excellence, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Who it's for: This grant is for Dominican alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs, such as the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) and Fulbright. It's also open to Dominican non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and think tanks led by or partnering with these alumni.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting more than one proposal per organization
- Involvement in partisan political activities
- Proposing construction projects
- Engaging in fundraising campaigns
- Proposing projects that duplicate existing ones
What You May Need
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov
- Valid registration in SAM.gov
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Proof of non-profit status (if applicable)
- Documentation of past successful projects
- List of proposed participants and speakers
- Communications and branding plan
Cautions
- Ensure only one proposal is submitted per organization
- Projects must align with U.S. policy priorities
- Be prepared for substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy
- Funding is subject to availability
- Avoid projects that duplicate existing efforts
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Dominican alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs such as the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI), International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), and Fulbright. Dominican not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and educational institutions led by or partnering with these alumni are also eligible. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
Overview
This grant is for Dominican alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs, such as the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) and Fulbright. It's also open to Dominican non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and think tanks led by or partnering with these alumni.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting more than one proposal per organization
- Involvement in partisan political activities
- Proposing construction projects
- Engaging in fundraising campaigns
- Proposing projects that duplicate existing ones
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize and implement summits in the Dominican Republic that focus on economic freedom and democratic innovation. This includes costs for logistics, participant recruitment, venue selection, travel, and materials. Funds cannot be used for construction, partisan activities, or projects that primarily serve the applicant's organizational development.
Total Program Funding
$90,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 4, 2026(7 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 4, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Summer 2026
Application Checklist
- Register and obtain a UEI from SAM.gov
- Ensure valid SAM.gov registration
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Create a monitoring and evaluation plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Document past successful projects
- List proposed participants and speakers
- Draft a communications and branding plan
- Submit the proposal by the deadline