ClosedOpportunity OFOP0002620

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan · Department of State

At a glance

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan (Department of State). The application deadline was May 6, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $5K – $35K, with about 2 awards expected and $35K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include individuals. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.022 (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants).

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Key facts

Apr 7, 2026Posted
May 6, 2026Application deadline

Posted: Apr 7, 2026
Close date: May 6, 2026
Award floor: $5,000
Award ceiling: $35,000
Est. total funding: $35,000
Expected awards: 2
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Individuals

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Tashkent announces an open competition to implement a program to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan. This program advances U.S. foreign policy by positioning America as the global leader in innovation while promoting U.S.-Uzbekistani business connections. The program goal is to build economic connections through alumni-led projects that promote America as a global engine of innovation and technological leadership. Projects must incorporate Freedom 250 themes as part of America’s 250th Anniversary. Teams of at least two exchange program alumni may apply. Priority themes for the program are Business, Energy and Trade; STEM, AI and Innovation; or Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism. Projects should attract foreign investment and tourism into America while demonstrating benefits of U.S. partnerships through activities like STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, or promotion of major U.S.-hosted events.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.022Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas GrantsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.022

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$9.94M

FY25

$9.94M

FY26

$9.94M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.022. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan
703-516-1684

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Individuals. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5k – $35k, total estimated program funding is $35,000 and the agency expects to make about 2 awards.

How do I apply for “2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0002620), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.022