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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity (Latvia)

DOS-LVA

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) is a grant opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. It aims to support projects that stren...

$5,000 - $35,000
Due May 4, 2026(21d left)
Other
Open

Transatlantic Partnership Program

DOS-DEU

The Transatlantic Partnership Program is a grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Germany aimed at strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Germany. It supports proj...

$5,000 - $50,000
Due Jun 15, 2026
Unrestricted
Open

Zambia EdUSA Programming with Kucetekela Foundation

DOS-ZAM

This grant is for managing and distributing funds for the EducationUSA program in Zambia. The program helps Zambian students find educational opportunities in the U.S. and supports...

$10,000 - $28,000
Due Apr 24, 2026(11d left)
501(c)(3)
Open

Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026

DOS-ZAM

The Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 is a grant opportunity for alumni of U.S.-sponsored exchange programs to create innovative projects that address community challen...

$5,000 - $35,000
Due May 1, 2026(18d left)
Unrestricted
Open

U.S. Embassy Honduras – FY26 PDS Annual Program Statement

DOS-HND

The U.S. Embassy in Honduras is offering grants to support projects that promote U.S. interests and strengthen relationships between the U.S. and Honduras. Projects should focus on...

$15,000 - $40,000
Due May 25, 2026
Unrestricted
Open

Strengthening Transit Security and Economic Protection in Mozambique

DOS-SCT

This grant is designed to improve security on key highways in northern Mozambique, making it safer for U.S. businesses and personnel to operate there. It aims to help local police...

$4,000,000 - $4,933,399
Due Jun 9, 2026
Unrestricted
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