Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #OFOP0002620
Grant Opportunity for U.S. Exchange Program Alumni: 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
Buyer
U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
OFOP0002620
NAICS
813211, 813219
The U.S. Department of State, via its Embassy in Tashkent, is inviting applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) grant opportunity: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan (Embassy in Tashkent) - Purpose and Scope: - Grants for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to implement projects strengthening U.S.-Uzbekistan economic ties - Projects must highlight America’s leadership in innovation and technology, and incorporate Freedom 250 themes for the 250th Anniversary - Priority Areas: - Business, Energy, and Trade - STEM, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation - Education, Culture, Sports, and Tourism - Example Activities: - STEM workshops - Innovation hackathons - Cultural festivals - Promotion of major U.S.-hosted events - Funding Details: - Up to $35,000 per award - Two awards expected - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurements are identified, as this is a grant for project proposals - Unique Requirements: - Projects must be led by alumni of U.S. government exchange programs - Proposals must align with Freedom 250 themes and priority areas
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Tashkent announces an open competition for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund to support alumni of U.S. government exchange programs in strengthening economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan. The program aims to build economic connections through alumni-led projects that promote America as a global leader in innovation and technological leadership. Projects must incorporate Freedom 250 themes related to America’s 250th Anniversary and focus on priority areas such as Business, Energy and Trade; STEM, AI and Innovation; or Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism. Activities may include STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, or promotion of major U.S.-hosted events to attract foreign investment and tourism.