Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
Agency: U.S. Mission to Uganda
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Uganda announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to kampalagrants@state.gov by April 20, 2026. The project proposal must include the involvement of at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association. All proposals must clearly state how they directly support Freedom 250 (celebrating America’s 250th anniversary) and current U.S. policy goals. Please follow all instructions below.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
"For Inquiries"
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Kampala_2026_AEIF_NOFO_-_CLEARED.pdf | AEIF NOFO | Mar 16, 2026 06:37 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 20, 2026
Award
$100,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DOS-PDS-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 16, 2026
Archive date:
May 20, 2026
