GrantPostedDiscretionary

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan
TASHKENT-PDS-FY26-001
Application Deadline
May 6, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$35,000
Total Program Funding
$35,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, through the Embassy in Tashkent, is funding the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund to support alumni-led projects that strengthen economic ties between the United States and Uzbekistan and advance U.S. innovation and business connections. The program seeks projects that incorporate Freedom 250 themes and can include activities such as STEM workshops, innovation hackathons, cultural festivals, and promotion of major U.S.-hosted events, with priority given to business, energy and trade, STEM, AI and innovation, and education, culture, sports, and tourism. Applicants must be teams of at least two exchange alumni, and proposals are expected to include a performance monitoring plan, a two-page monitoring and evaluation narrative, and a theory of change for quarterly reporting and measurable results. The grant has a funding range of $5,000 to $35,000, expects two awards, is due May 6, 2026, and inquiries may be sent to Tashkent-Alumni@state.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). ● Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. ● Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. ● Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. ● Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization.

Grant Documents

9 Files
Attachment 7- Applicant Organization Information Survey.pdf
PDF120 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The PAS M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool for grantees to measure progress against NOFO goals and objectives. This document requires detailed information on data collection methods, resources for implementation and M&E, and a clear M&E narrative describing personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), technologies, and expenditures. Grantees must also include a Theory of Change, illustrated with 'If-Then' statements or a logic model diagram, to demonstrate project measurability. The PMP Datasheet, which will be used for quarterly reporting, requires specific details on goals, audience, problem statements, and multiple objectives with associated activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, and justifications, along with target and actual outcomes and outputs across four quarters.
Attachment 3-SF- 424_Application for Federal Assistance (1).pdf
PDF144 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The PAS M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool for grantees, designed to track progress towards the goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This living document requires grantees to detail how and when data will be collected, the resources allocated for both program implementation and M&E activities, and their capacity to execute the plan. It mandates an M&E narrative outlining key personnel, management structure, data capture methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), and technologies used. Additionally, a Theory of Change must be included, illustrating causal pathways between activities, outputs, outcomes, and objectives through "If-Then" statements or diagrams. The PMP datasheet, to be included in quarterly reports, requires detailed information on goals, audience, problem statements, and multiple objectives, each with associated activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justification, and quarterly targets and actuals for outcomes and outputs.
Attachment 4-SF424_I-Applicaton for Federal Assistance.pdf
PDF92 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool designed for grantees to measure progress towards project goals and objectives identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). It outlines data collection methods, resources for implementation and M&E, and is a dynamic document subject to change throughout the project's lifecycle. Grantees must submit a detailed M&E Narrative, limited to two pages, describing their monitoring and evaluation plans, including key personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), technologies (e.g., online surveys, social media analysis), M&E expenditures, and organizational capacity. A Theory of Change, expressed through "If-Then" statements or a diagram, is required to demonstrate measurable project design by illustrating causal pathways between activities, outputs, outcomes, and objectives. The PMP Datasheet, which is included in quarterly reporting, requires grantees to detail their project's goal, audience, problem statement, and specific objectives with corresponding activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justifications, and quarterly targets and actuals for outcomes and outputs.
Attachment 6-SF- 424B_Assurances (1).pdf
PDF64 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool for grantees, designed to track progress toward goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This document, intended to evolve throughout a project's lifecycle, requires grantees to detail their monitoring and evaluation strategies, including key personnel, management structures, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), and technologies (e.g., online surveys, social media analysis). A two-page M&E Narrative must describe how performance and outcomes will be measured, justify M&E expenditures, and demonstrate the organization's capacity to implement the proposed plan. Grantees must also include a Theory of Change, using 'If-Then' statements or a logic model diagram, to illustrate the causal pathways between activities, outputs, outcomes, and objectives. The PMP also includes a comprehensive datasheet for quarterly reporting, requiring detailed information on goals, audience, problem statements, and specific objectives with associated activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justifications, and quarterly targets and actuals for various outcomes and outputs. This plan ensures projects are measurable by design and facilitates transparent reporting on achievements.
Attachment 2-AEIF 2026 Budget Form.xlsx
Excel32 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial program management tool for grantees to measure progress towards goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). It details data collection methods, resources for implementation and monitoring, and is a living document subject to change. Grantees must submit an M&E Narrative, outlining personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys) and technologies (e.g., online surveys, social media analysis) for M&E activities, along with budget expenditures and demonstrating organizational capacity. A Theory of Change is required to ensure the project's measurability. The PMP Datasheet, which includes project goals, audience, problem statements, objectives, outcomes, outputs, activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justifications, and quarterly targets/actuals, is a key component for quarterly reporting. This plan must be approved by a PAS M&E specialist before finalizing the grants package.
Attachment 5-SF- 424A _Budget Information.pdf
PDF132 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The PAS M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool designed for grantees to measure progress towards goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This document, intended to evolve throughout a project's lifecycle, requires detailed completion and PAS M&E specialist approval before grant finalization. It mandates a two-page M&E narrative detailing monitoring and evaluation strategies, key personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), technologies (e.g., online surveys, social media analysis), budget expenditures, and organizational capacity. Grantees must also include a Theory of Change, expressed through "If-Then" statements or a logic model diagram, to demonstrate project measurability. The PMP Datasheet, a key component for quarterly reporting, requires grantees to outline their project's goal, audience, problem statement, and specific objectives, each broken down into measurable outcomes and outputs with corresponding activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justifications, and quarterly targets versus actual achievements.
Attachment 8.1-M&E Performance Monitoring Plan Instructions .pdf
PDF238 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool for grantees, designed to measure progress toward goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This document, which is expected to evolve throughout the project life, requires detailed information on how grantees will collect data, the resources allocated for both program implementation and M&E activities, and their organizational capacity to implement the proposed plan. A key component is the M&E Narrative, which details monitoring and evaluation methodologies, key personnel, management structure, and M&E expenditures. Grantees must also include a Theory of Change, expressed through If-Then statements or a diagram, to demonstrate measurable project design. The PMP datasheet, to be included in quarterly reporting, requires specific details on goals, audience, problem statements, and multiple objectives, each with associated outcomes, outputs, activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justifications, and quarterly targets and actuals. This comprehensive plan must be approved by a PAS M&E specialist before finalizing a grants package.
Attachment 8-M&E Performance Monitoring Plan Template.pdf
PDF211 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a critical program management tool for grantees, designed to measure progress against the goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This document, a work-in-progress, clarifies data collection methods, timelines, and resource allocation for both program implementation and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities. It requires a detailed M&E narrative describing personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), technologies, and M&E expenditures, while also demonstrating the organization's capacity. Grantees must also include a Theory of Change, using “If-Then” statements or a logic model diagram, to illustrate causal pathways between activities, outputs, outcomes, and objectives. The PMP datasheet, to be included in quarterly reporting, requires specific details on goals, audience, problem statements, and objectives, breaking down activities, indicators, data collection methods, and justifications, with targets and actuals for outcomes and outputs across multiple quarters.
Attachment1-AEIF 2026 Proposal Form.docx
Word73 KBApr 10, 2026
AI Summary
The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) is a crucial program management tool for grantees to measure progress towards goals and objectives outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). It details data collection methods for indicators, resources for implementation and monitoring, and is a dynamic document subject to change. Grantees must submit an M&E Narrative describing their monitoring and evaluation plans, including key personnel, management structure, methodologies (e.g., focus groups, surveys), technologies (e.g., online surveys), and M&E expenditures. A Theory of Change must also be included to demonstrate measurable project design. The PMP Datasheet, which will be part of quarterly reporting, requires grantees to specify their program's goal, audience, problem statement, and detailed objectives with associated activities, indicator descriptions, data collection methods, justifications, and quarterly targets with actual outcomes and outputs.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedApr 8, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 6, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 5, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$35,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$35,000
Expected Awards
2
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan(DOS-UZB)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.022

Official Sources