Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

DOS-UGA DOS-PDS-FY26-01
Posted: Mar 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/20/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$100,000
Award Ceiling
$35,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Expected Number of Awards
3

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. 

Synopsis

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:
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals

Funding Activity Categories

Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

CFDA Numbers

  • 19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Contact Information

Agency: Carol Bangirana Grantor
Contact: Carol Bangirana Grantor
Phone: 256414306001
Embassy Uganda Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Grantor
Phone 256414306001

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2026 02:34:26 AM EDT

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