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U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026

U.S. Mission to Slovakia

PAS-SVK-FY2026-01

DOS-SVK

General Information

$35,000
Est. Program Funding:
May 4, 2026
Closing Date:
1
Expected No. of Awards
$35,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
PAS-SVK-FY2026-01

Owning Agency:
DOS-SVK

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements.


Program Objectives: 

AEIF increases the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange programs by helping alumni develop and implement projects to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. All AEIF projects must celebrate and promote “Freedom 250” and align with U.S. policy goals. The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava will accept projects from teams of at least two (2) alumni that support one of the following themes: 

 

  • Promoting freedom of speech and/or religious liberty 
  • Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship 
  • Celebrating American excellence 

 

Proposals must address at least one of the program objectives and support the alumni community in Slovakia. Proposals that do not address the themes as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. 

Response Date May 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Jun 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 35,000
Award Floor 5,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility: 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.

Additional Information

Agency Name Lajos Szabo Grantor
Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy in Slovakia AEIF 2026
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 00421918553379

CFDA Program(s)

  • 19.022: Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
   

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