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Grant for Alumni-Led Projects to Strengthen U.S.-Uzbekistan Economic Ties

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to propose projects that enhance economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan (Embassy in Tashkent) - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs (excluding U.S. citizen alumni as lead applicants) - Teams must include at least two alumni - Program Focus: - Projects must strengthen U.S.-Uzbekistan economic ties - Priority themes include: - Business, Energy, and Trade - STEM, AI, and Innovation - Education, Culture, Sports, and Tourism - Activities may include STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, or promotion of major U.S.-hosted events - Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with America’s 250th Anniversary themes - Detailed budget justifications required for all costs - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding Details: - Grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are involved, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Tashkent announces an open competition for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) 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, incorporating themes related to America’s 250th Anniversary. Priority themes include Business, Energy and Trade; STEM, AI and Innovation; and Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism. Projects should attract foreign investment and tourism into America and demonstrate benefits of U.S. partnerships through activities such as STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, or promotion of major U.S.-hosted events.

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