U.S. Embassy Bratislava AEIF 2026 Alumni Innovation Fund

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section has announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This program seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to implement projects supporting U.S. policy objectives, with a maximum award of $35,000.

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What changed

The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava is soliciting applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This initiative aims to support projects developed by teams of at least two U.S. government exchange program alumni, focusing on themes such as promoting freedom of speech, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and celebrating American excellence. Projects must align with U.S. policy goals and support the alumni community in Slovakia, with all activities taking place outside the United States. The maximum award for a project is $35,000.

Eligible applicants are alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs, who must form teams of at least two. U.S. citizen alumni can participate but cannot lead proposals. Applications are due by May 4, 2026. This is a grant opportunity, and no cost-sharing or matching is required. The funding opportunity number is PAS-SVK-FY2026-01.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for AEIF 2026.
Form teams of at least two eligible alumni.
Submit project proposals by the May 4, 2026 deadline.

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U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026

Agency: U.S. Mission to Slovakia

Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Last Updated: March 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements.

Program Objectives:

AEIF increases the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote “Freedom 250” and align with U.S. policy goals. The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava will accept projects from teams of at least two (2) alumni that support one of the following themes:

Promoting freedom of speech and/or religious liberty
Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship
Celebrating American excellence

Proposals must address at least one of the program objectives and support the alumni community in Slovakia. Proposals that do not address the themes as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

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Additional information

The following entities are eligible to apply:
• Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program.
• Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni.
• Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project.
• Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.
• Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply.