The Alumni Engagement and Innovation Fund 2026 is a grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Moldova. It's designed to help Moldovan alumni of U.S. government exchange programs create projects that promote U.S. policy goals and shared interests with Moldova. The focus is on business, innovation, leadership, and celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Projects should help Moldovans understand U.S. history and values and foster partnerships with local businesses or government institutions.
Who it's for: This grant is for Moldovan alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. These alumni can apply as teams or through alumni associations to develop projects in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an alumnus of a U.S. government-funded exchange program
- Applying as an individual rather than a team or association
- Proposing a project not aligned with U.S. policy goals or shared U.S.-Moldovan interests
- Failing to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of alumni status from a U.S. government-funded exchange program
- A detailed project proposal
- A budget plan within the $5,000 - $35,000 range
- Partnership agreements with local businesses or government institutions
- A plan to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy
- Documentation of how the project aligns with Freedom 250 initiatives
Cautions
- Projects must align with U.S. policy goals and shared interests with Moldova