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Grant Opportunity: 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) – U.S. Embassy Bratislava

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant, managed by the U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Slovakia, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Bratislava - Eligibility and Application: - Open to alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Teams must include at least two alumni - Program Focus: - Projects must support U.S. policy objectives and shared interests - Key themes: freedom of speech, religious liberty, innovation, entrepreneurship, American excellence - All activities must occur outside the United States and its territories, specifically benefiting the alumni community in Slovakia - Funding Details: - Discretionary grant with a total pool of $35,000 - Individual awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are requested, as this is a grant for project proposals, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). The program seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni to develop and implement projects that support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests, focusing on themes such as freedom of speech, religious liberty, innovation, entrepreneurship, and American excellence. Projects must take place outside the United States and its territories and support the alumni community in Slovakia. Funding awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 with one expected award.

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