Closed on May 6, 2026

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan · Opportunity number OFOP0002620

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 7, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	OFOP0002620
Agency	U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.022
Posted	Apr 7, 2026
Deadline	May 6, 2026
Award ceiling	$35,000
Award floor	$5,000
Expected number of awards	2
Estimated total program funding	$35,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Grant
Category	Community development
Last updated here	May 7, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Individuals

Who should take a closer look

Individuals

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies

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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

Who should take a closer look

Not listed as eligible

Registrations you will likely need

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