ROK: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
U.S. Mission to South Korea
Who can apply
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutionsMandatory Additional Eligibility Requirements: In addition to the eligibility categories listed above, all applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for funding: o Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program.o Project teams must include teams of at least two alumni.Additional Consideration (Non-Mandatory): o Proposals demonstrating regional or global collaboration among alumni will be viewed favorably.
About this opportunity
Funding Opportunity Title: ROK: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY26-01 Deadline for Applications : Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.022 Type of Funding: FY26 Educational and Cultural Exchanges (ECE) Total Amount Available: $70,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Executive Summary The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) supports alumni-led projects that celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom 250). The program empowers alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange and training programs to design and implement initiatives that highlight American history, values, and democratic principles, while strengthening U.S.-ROK ties. Through...