AEIF 2026 - U.S. Uzbekistan Alumni Grants, $5k-$35k
Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Tashkent announces a grant competition for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to implement projects strengthening economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan. The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) will award $5,000 to $35,000 per project. Priority themes include Business/Energy/Trade, STEM/AI/Innovation, and Education/Culture/Sports/Tourism, with projects required to incorporate Freedom 250 themes for America's 250th Anniversary.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan published a funding opportunity announcement for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, a grant program for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. The program seeks projects that strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Uzbekistan through activities such as STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, or promotion of U.S.-hosted events. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $35,000 per award, with teams requiring at least two exchange alumni.
Affected parties include exchange program alumni (J-1 visa participants and other U.S. government-sponsored programs), alumni associations, and partner organizations including nonprofits, think tanks, and academic institutions. U.S. citizens may participate as team members but may not submit proposals. Applications must align with Freedom 250 themes and demonstrate benefits of U.S. partnerships while attracting foreign investment and tourism.
What to do next
- Review full solicitation at Grants.gov (listing 19.022) for complete eligibility requirements
- Confirm applicant eligibility as exchange program alumni per requirements
- Prepare and submit application by stated deadline if eligible
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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
Agency: U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 8, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
● Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/).
● 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 associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization.
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission Uzbekistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| Attachment3-SF-424ApplicationforFederalAssistance_1.pdf | Application for Federal Assistance | Apr 8, 2026 05:04 AM UTC |
| Attachment4-SF424I-ApplicatonforFederal_Assistance.pdf | Application for Federal Assistance_Individual | Apr 8, 2026 05:05 AM UTC |
| Attachment5-SF-424A_BudgetInformation.pdf | Budget Information | Apr 8, 2026 05:05 AM UTC |
| Attachment6-SF-424BAssurances1.pdf | Assurances | Apr 8, 2026 05:05 AM UTC |
| Attachment7-ApplicantOrganizationInformation_Survey.pdf | Applicant Organization Information | Apr 8, 2026 05:06 AM UTC |
| Attachment8.1-MEPerformanceMonitoringPlanInstructions.pdf | PMP Instructions | Apr 8, 2026 05:07 AM UTC |
| Attachment8-MEPerformanceMonitoringPlan_Template.pdf | PMP Template | Apr 8, 2026 05:08 AM UTC |
| Attachment1-AEIF2026Proposal_Form.docx | Proposal Form | Apr 8, 2026 05:17 AM UTC |
| Attachment2-AEIF2026BudgetForm.xlsx | Budget Form | Apr 8, 2026 05:17 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 6, 2026
Application process
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Award
$35,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
TASHKENT-PDS-FY26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
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1
Posted date:
April 8, 2026
Archive date:
June 5, 2026
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