Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Uganda announces the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This cooperative agreement, with anticipated awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, aims to engage past participants of U.S. government exchange programs. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit U.S. exchange alumni organizations and individuals who are U.S. exchange alumni. Projects must support Freedom 250 (America's 250th anniversary) and current U.S. policy goals, involving at least two exchange alumni or an alumni association, and take place outside the United States. Key objectives include strengthening alumni networks, enhancing relationships with the U.S. government, and developing alumni leadership. The application deadline is April 20, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via email or Grants.gov. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration, though individuals are exempt. The NOFO outlines detailed application contents, submission requirements, funding restrictions, and review criteria, emphasizing project quality, organizational capacity, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability.