Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity (Latvia)

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity (Latvia)

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Riga announces an open competition for exchange program participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This fund supports projects that strengthen the U.S.-Latvia partnership and advance shared priorities including national security, economic prosperity, and democratic values. In recognition of America's 250th anniversary (Freedom 250), the program seeks projects that celebrate this milestone and the enduring values that unite our nations. Projects should reach and benefit the Latvian public, with eligible applicants being alumni who have participated in U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Successful proposals will address one or more of the following priority areas: national security, economic growth and entrepreneurship, fair trade, alliance building, freedom of speech, transatlantic cooperation, and secure borders. Projects should demonstrate tangible benefits to citizens of both Latvia and the United States. This program advances U.S. foreign policy by deepening bilateral ties with Latvia, a key NATO ally and democratic partner. By empowering exchange alumni to lead initiatives, the program strengthens people-to-people connections, promotes shared values, and builds a more resilient transatlantic partnership. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: April 13 2026. Closing date for applications: May 4, 2026. Funding type: Grant or Fixed Amount Award. Decision date: no later than June 30, 2026. Project start date : no earlier than September 30, 2026. Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000. Program Performance Period : Proposed programs should be completed by September 30, 2027. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply : · Applicants must be alumni of a U.S

Details

• Agency: U.S. Mission to Latvia
• Department: Department of State
• Opportunity #: 2026-1
• Instrument: other

Eligibility

IndividualsNon-governmental organizations