Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Uganda 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).  Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2026 should submit proposals to kampalagrants@state.gov by April 20, 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 (celebrating America’s 250th anniversary) and current U.S. policy goals. Please follow all instructions below.