U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) is announcing an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). The program aims to increase 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. The proposed 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 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.