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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)
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Objectives: AEIF 2026 (U.S. Embassy Kigali) funds alumni-led projects that strengthen U.S.–R...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are exchange alumni (or alumni associations) of U.S. government-funded/sponsored exchange programs proposing projects with strong local presence in Rwanda. Applications may be submitted by individuals or eligible organizations, but submission must be by exchange alumn...
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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) Funding Agency: Department of State Agency: U.S. Mission to Rwanda Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants Status: Open Close date: April 30, 202
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Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dem. Rep. Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Funding agency:
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By Sectors
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Government
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grant Background
About the Funding Agency
The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive body under the US government that advises the President and maintains international relations, serving as the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was formed in 1789 in Washington, DC, USA and guides America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy and assistance, supporting citizens' interests, security and economic prosperity.
The responsibilities of the Department of State include implementing U.S. foreign policy, managing the country's diplomatic missions overseas, negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign organizations and representing the United States at the United Nations. It is also responsible for working with non-profit organizations and foundations that represent social and political programs in other countries. In addition to managing the Department, the Secretary of State serves as the country's chief diplomat and representative abroad. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, a division of the U.S. Department of State, publishes annual reports on global human rights and U.S. contributions to the advancement of freedom and democracy. The Foreign Service Institute, which is also a division of the Department of State, is responsible for training diplomatic personnel. The director of the institute has the rank of Assistant Secretary of State of the United States. The Office of Digital Diplomacy deals with digital projects such as Diplopedia.
U.S. Department of State key sectors: Public & Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Socio-Economic Development, Democracy, Human Rights, Programme Management, etc.
About the Sectors
Education, Training & Capacity Building
Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.
Key areas:
- Education systems and learning programmes
- Vocational training and skills development
- Capacity building and professional development
Locations
Rwanda
Rwanda has positioned infrastructure development at the core of its long-term economic transformation agenda, investing in transport corridors, urban infrastructure, energy generation and digital connectivity. Public-private partnerships and strong institutional reforms have improved project execution and investment climate indicators. Expansion of aviation, logistics facilities and ICT infrastructure supports Rwanda’s ambition to become a regional services and innovation hub. Continued emphasis on energy access, regional trade integration and fiscal sustainability remains critical to sustaining inclusive growth.
Nr. of tenders: 16071
Nr. of grants: 3599
Nr. of donors: 713
Nr. of jobs: 81
Nr. of tenders: 16071
Nr. of grants: 3599
Nr. of donors: 713
Nr. of jobs: 81
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