Closed · PAS-SVK-FY2026-01 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Slovakia, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
May 4, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Slovakia that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026 - is cataloged under number PAS-SVK-FY2026-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Slovakia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 13, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. The agency has projected $35,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $35,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $35,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 4, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

May 4, 2026

Posted

March 13, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$35,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

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). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements. Program Objectives: 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 Proposals must address at least one of the program objectives and support the alumni community in Slovakia. Proposals that do not address the themes as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy in Slovakia

Key Dates

Posted March 13, 2026
Close Date May 4, 2026
Archive Date June 3, 2026
Last Updated March 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2026", offered by U.S. Mission to Slovakia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. 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 sub...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 4, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $35,000. Total estimated funding: $35,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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