Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposals Open
Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Uganda is accepting proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Exchange alumni can submit project proposals supporting Freedom 250 and current U.S. policy goals by April 20, 2026. Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total program funding of $100,000.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Uganda, has announced an open competition for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This initiative invites past participants of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to submit project proposals. Proposals must involve at least two exchange alumni or an alumni association and clearly align with Freedom 250 objectives and current U.S. policy goals. The funding opportunity, Assistance Listing 19.022, offers awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total program funding of $100,000.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (non-higher education without 501(c)(3) status) and individuals. Interested alumni must submit their proposals to kampalagrants@state.gov by April 20, 2026. This is a critical deadline for those seeking to implement projects that foster alumni engagement and support U.S. foreign policy objectives. While no specific penalties for non-compliance are detailed, failure to submit by the deadline will preclude participation in this funding cycle.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (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 and align with Freedom 250 and U.S. policy goals.
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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 18, 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.
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission 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 18, 2026 07:55 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
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Posted date:
March 18, 2026
Archive date:
May 20, 2026
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