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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

ID: TASHKENT-PDS-FY26-001 • Type: Posted
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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.

Background
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Tashkent is announcing an open competition for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This program aims to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan by supporting alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. The initiative seeks to promote U.S.-Uzbekistani business connections and advance U.S. foreign policy by positioning America as a leader in innovation and technology.

Projects must align with Freedom 250 themes as part of America’s 250th Anniversary, focusing on areas such as Business, Energy and Trade; STEM, AI and Innovation; or Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Grant Details
Projects funded under this grant must attract foreign investment and tourism into the United States while showcasing the benefits of U.S. partnerships. Activities may include STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, or promotion of major U.S.-hosted events. Teams applying must consist of at least two alumni from exchange programs.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government exchange programs. There are no specific preferences mentioned for additional eligibility criteria.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for projects funded under this grant will be defined in the solicitation but is expected to span several months to ensure adequate implementation and evaluation.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity has not been specified in the provided text, nor is there information on potential individual grant awards.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will primarily take place in Uzbekistan, with a focus on enhancing economic ties with the United States.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/8/26 the Department of State posted grant opportunity TASHKENT-PDS-FY26-001 for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) with funding of $35,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $5,000 and $35,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 8, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 6, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 8, 2026, 12:54 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
June 5, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$35,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
$35,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
Feruza Mukhamedjanova Grantor
Contact Email
tashkent-alumni@state.gov
Email Description
For inquiries
Contact Phone
900383054

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