Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Uganda announces 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 project proposal must include the involvement of at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association. All proposals must clearly state how they directly support Freedom 250 and current U.S. policy goals. The project should address at least one of the following objectives: Bring Exchange Alumni together, Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government, Support Exchange Alumni as they develop their leadership capacity, Celebrate American Excellence, Promote Regional Safety and Security, Shared Prosperity and Economic Growth, American Ingenuity and Innovation, Global Partnerships and Collaboration, and Strengthen U.S.-Uganda Diplomatic Ties.
• The project proposal must include the involvement of at least two exchange alumni or involvement of an alumni association.
• All proposals must clearly state how they directly support Freedom 250 and current U.S. policy goals.
• The project should address at least one of the following objectives: Bring Exchange Alumni together, Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government, Support Exchange Alumni as they develop their leadership capacity, Celebrate American Excellence, Promote Regional Safety and Security, Shared Prosperity and Economic Growth, American Ingenuity and Innovation, Global Partnerships and Collaboration, and Strengthen U.S.-Uganda Diplomatic Ties.
• The project should be completed in 12 months or less.
• The project should have a clear plan for monitoring and evaluation.