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U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/d7fce087-db4e-41c1-b897-287c5dd00a9f
Overview
| Donor: | U.S. Mission to Slovakia |
| Application procedure: | Online Application |
| Donor base: | United States |
| Reference number: | PAS-SVK-FY2026-01 |
| Eligible applicants: | Individual, Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 04.05.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 5.000$ |
| Total available budget: | 35.000$ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 35.000$ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Education
- Research, Technology & Innovation
Project Locations
Europe
Slovakia
Description
1) Objective
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).
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
2) Eligibility
Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/).
3) Location
Actions must take place in Slovak Republic.
4) Budget
The estimated total program funding is $35,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000.
5) Application
Applications must be submitted by 4 May 2026.