The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia is offering a grant for not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to organize the AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit in Riyadh. This summit aims to bring together U.S. exchange alumni in Saudi Arabia to promote leadership, innovation, and civic engagement, while supporting U.S.-Saudi relations.
Who it's for: This grant is for not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that have connections to U.S. government exchange program alumni. It's ideal for entities that can organize large events and have a presence or partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals not affiliated with a qualifying organization
- Organizations without ties to U.S. exchange alumni
What You May Need
- Proof of not-for-profit status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background information
- Letters of support or partnership
- Documentation of past experience with similar events
- Registration in relevant U.S. and Saudi systems
Cautions
- Short application window
- Event must align with U.S.-Saudi priorities
- Strong emphasis on alumni involvement
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. The grant is unrestricted, meaning any organization fitting these categories can apply, provided they have connections to U.S. government exchange program alumni and can organize an event in Saudi Arabia.
Overview
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that have connections to U.S. government exchange program alumni. It's ideal for entities that can organize large events and have a presence or partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals not affiliated with a qualifying organization
- Organizations without ties to U.S. exchange alumni
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to organize and host the AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit, covering expenses such as venue rental, materials, speaker fees, and other logistical costs related to the event.
Total Program Funding
$100,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 14, 2026(2 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify not-for-profit status
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a comprehensive budget
- Gather organizational background documents
- Obtain letters of support
- Document past event experience
- Register with necessary U.S. and Saudi systems
- Submit application by September 14, 2026