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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026- Gaborone
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The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Gaborone is inviting alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This initiative focuses on leveraging sports as a sustainable means to drive economic growth and social inclusion within Botswana, aligning with broader U.S. foreign policy goals under the Freedom 250 initiative, which celebrates 250 years of American independence. The fund aims to enhance the capacity of Botswana’s sports organizations by improving governance, management, marketing, fundraising, and event organization while supporting athletes’ transition into careers beyond sports. Applicants are expected to have prior experience with U.S. exchange programs and preferably a background or interest in sports or sports administration. The program targets leaders, coaches, administrators, and young athletes in Botswana’s sports federations and clubs who are seeking to build professional skills and strengthen organizational capacities. Proposals should foster effective business models, bolster sustainability, and promote international partnerships, particularly with U.S. collegiate and professional sports teams. The solicitation was posted in April 2026, with a response deadline at the end of June 2026, and is managed by the U.S. Mission to Botswana, with Wanano Itsiseng serving as the point of contact. This funding opportunity stands as a strategic effort to use sports as a vehicle for social and economic development in Botswana while strengthening people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Botswana.
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The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Gaborone announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).
This competition seeks projects that position sports as a sustainable driver of economic growth and social inclusion in Botswana. It supports U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting excellence, investment, and shared prosperity through people-to-people engagement, aligned with the Freedom 250 initiative commemorating 250 years of American independence.
The 2026 AEIF call for proposals aims to strengthen the governance, management, and sustainability of Botswana’s sports organizations; develop effective business models and fundraising strategies; enhance marketing, branding, and event management capacity; support athletes in preparing for post-sports careers; and foster international partnerships, especially with U.S. collegiate and professional teams. The intended program targets sports federation and club leaders, coaches, administrators, and young athletes across Botswana who seek to build professional skills and organizational capacity. Eligible applicants are alumni of U.S. government exchange programs with the experience and networks to lead impactful projects. Experience in sports or their administration is an added advantage.
