To protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive.
The Alumni Outreach Small Grants (AOG) Program, funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section, aims to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Uzbekistan by supporting alumni of U.S. Government-funded and U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs. The grants support projects that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation through academic and professional programming. These projects must include an American cultural element or connect with the applicants’ U.S. exchange experience. They should also promote an increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority areas include developing enduring ties to appreciate U.S. culture and values, strengthening Uzbekistan’s capacity for security and addressing transnational health threats, advancing economic reforms for a sustainable economy, and improving public health and education in Uzbekistan.