U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan · Federal agency

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Strengthen U.S.–Kazakhstan Partnerships Through Alumni-Led Innovation

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Award $5k–$35k Deadline 152 days ago Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Closed posted Feb 6, 2026

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Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
Funding amount: $5,000 – $35,000.
Next deadline: March 20, 2026.
Issued by: U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan.

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Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
Award: $5k–$35k.
Matching funds: not required.
Deadline type: Fixed.

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Award amount

$5k–$35k

Deadline

152 days ago

Mar 20, 2026

About this opportunity

The Mission to Kazakhstan announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of government-funded and government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Teams of at least two eligible alumni may apply to design and implement initiatives that leverage professional networks to advance mutual interests. AEIF 2026 supports projects focused on digital technologies and artificial intelligence solutions and using workforce development and youth professionalization to promote economic growth, expand opportunity, and strengthen institutional and human capacity in Kazakhstan, while deepening long-term –Kazakhstan cooperation. Projects should engage local communities, foster alumni leadership, and deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes over a 3–12-month implementation period during 2026. All projects must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and reflect shared commitments to innovation, open exchange of ideas, broad-based prosperity, and the responsible adoption of trusted digital technologies. Freedom 250 is a whole-of-government, year-long initiative that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 by engaging the public, strengthening civic involvement, and celebrating America’s history and achievements in the arts. Through alumni-led, community-driven solutions, AEIF advances foreign policy objectives by expanding people-to-people ties between the United States and Kazakhstan. Project Goal: Expand - Kazakhstan economic and strategic cooperation by strengthening the expertise of exchange alumni to drive locally led solutions in digital technologies and artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan. This program reinforces long-term partnerships that advance interests and strengthens bilateral cooperation in high growth sectors across Kazakhstan. 1: Advance Digital Technologies and AI Solutions Objective 1: Increase the ability of at least 100 entrepreneurs, small business owners, and STEM/IT university students in Kazakhstan to apply digital and AI tools to local economic or community challenges, resulting in: · At least five alumni-led projects adopt based digital platform, AI and e-commerce models into their business or project operations launched by the end of the program · At least 50 percent of participants adopt or pilot -based digital platforms or AI tools · At least 60 percent of participants report preference for technology partners in future business decisions · At least 25 percent of participants report initiating partnership discussions with companies during or within six months of the program. For this objective, projects must target at least one of the following audiences: Entrepreneurs, tech startups, and small business owners who can implement AI or digital solutions University students and early-career professionals in STEM/IT fields Local organizations or NGOs capable of scaling digital innovation within communities 2: Demonstrate Innovation and Best Practices Objective 2: Increase the ability of at least 70 emerging community professionals in Kazakhstan to apply American innovation and leadership practices by partnering with American innovators or harnessing American innovations to solve real world problems and advance mutual interests, resulting in: · At least 75 percent of participants who report improved perceptions of as a source of effective problem solving by the end of the program.

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Source ID361250

PostedFeb 6, 2026

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