Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Uganda has announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Exchange program alumni are invited to submit project proposals by April 20, 2026, with potential awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State, through its Embassy in Uganda, is soliciting proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This initiative targets alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. Proposals must demonstrate direct support for Freedom 250 and current U.S. policy goals, and require the involvement of at least two exchange alumni or an alumni association. The funding opportunity number is DOS-PDS-FY26-01, with awards expected to range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000, with a total program funding of $100,000.
Eligible applicants include individuals and non-higher education non-profit organizations without 501(c)(3) status. Interested alumni must submit their project proposals to kampalagrants@state.gov by April 20, 2026. While this is a grant opportunity and not strictly a regulatory requirement, compliance officers should ensure any internal processes or individuals involved in proposal development adhere to the eligibility criteria and submission guidelines. There are no explicit penalties mentioned for non-compliance with the grant application process itself, but failure to meet the submission deadline or requirements will result in disqualification from the funding opportunity.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for AEIF 2026
- Develop and submit project proposals to kampalagrants@state.gov by April 20, 2026
- Ensure proposals include involvement of at least two exchange alumni or an alumni association
Source document (simplified)
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
Agency: U.S. Mission to Uganda
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: March 16, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Uganda 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). Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to kampalagrants@state.gov by April 20, 2026. The project proposal must include the involvement of at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association. All proposals must clearly state how they directly support Freedom 250 (celebrating America’s 250 th anniversary) and current U.S. policy goals. Please follow all instructions below.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Embassy Uganda Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Grantor
Phone 256414306001
"For Inquiries"
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| Kampala2026AEIFNOFO-_CLEARED.pdf | AEIF NOFO | Mar 16, 2026 06:37 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 20, 2026
Application process
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Award
$100,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DOS-PDS-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 16, 2026
Archive date:
May 20, 2026
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