U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Slovakia is inviting applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), aimed at alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants must form teams of at least two alumni to propose projects that align with U.S. policy objectives, particularly focusing on themes such as promoting freedom of speech, encouraging innovation, and celebrating American excellence. This grant opportunity, with a funding range of $5,000 to $35,000 and a total estimated program funding of $35,000, requires all project activities to take place outside the United States. Interested teams must submit their proposals by May 4, 2026, and can reach out to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia at Bratislava_GrantsSlovakia@state.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible to apply: • Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • 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 alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply.