At a glance
AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit: Freedom 250 is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia for the science & technology sector. Funding is $80K–$100K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, operating in Saudi Arabi. The application deadline is September 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $80K–$100K
- Deadline
- Sep 14, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for not-for-profit organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and academic institutions to organize and host the AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit in Riyadh. Given the program’s intersection with U.S. government exchange funded alumni, we encourage alumni with linkages to qualifying organizations to consider applying for this opportunity via the appropriate institutional vehicle.The goal of this initiative is to activate, unite, and strengthen U.S. exchange alumni networks across Saudi Arabia's three posts (Embassy Riyadh, Consulate General Jeddah, and Consulate General Dhahran) as active strategic partners in advancing shared U.S.-Saudi priorities. Aligned with Freedom 250, the summit celebrates American values of leadership, innovation, and civic engagement, reinforcing U.S. policy priorities of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, operating in Saudi Arabia or the United States. • Public and private educational institutions
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PDS-SAU-FY26-07. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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