The Pakistan–U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) has officially opened the Call for Applications for the PUAN Grants Program 2026, inviting alumni across Pakistan to transform their exchange experience into meaningful, community-driven impact.
To help prospective applicants better understand the program, PUAN will host a Facebook Live session titled “Introduction, Goals and Objectives of PUAN Grants Program” on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 01:00 Pakistan Standard Time. The session is designed to walk alumni through the purpose, priorities, and application process of the grants program while providing an opportunity to ask questions in real time. All eligible alumni are strongly encouraged to join the live session via the PUAN Facebook page.
Empowering Alumni-Led Impact
Jointly administered by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan and PUAN, in collaboration with the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), the PUAN Grants Program supports initiatives led by alumni of U.S. Government–funded exchange programs. The program aims to help alumni apply the knowledge, skills, and perspectives gained in the United States to create sustainable and measurable impact within Pakistan.
Through competitive grant funding, PUAN seeks to strengthen mutual understanding, advance U.S.–Pakistan cooperation, and position alumni as leaders, innovators, and connectors in their communities and professional sectors.
Grant Funding Opportunities
The PUAN Grants Program 2026 offers two funding tracks:
Special Themes Grants
- Maximum grant amount: PKR 1,500,000
- Eligible applicants: PUAN alumni
- Target beneficiaries: Communities, institutions, professional sectors, or broader audiences
Projects under this category must align clearly with one of the predefined 2026 PUAN Grant Themes and demonstrate measurable outcomes and broader impact.
PUAN Connects: Chapter Alumni Engagement
- Maximum grant amount: PKR 250,000
- Eligible applicants: PUAN alumni
- Target beneficiaries: PUAN alumni within a single chapter
These grants support alumni-only engagement activities that strengthen networks and encourage collaboration at the local level.
2026 PUAN Grant Themes
Applicants must select one theme and design a project fully aligned with its objectives:
- Economic Reform, Trade & Investment Readiness
- Workforce Readiness for Trade, Technology & Investment
- Economic Narratives & Public Understanding
- Free Expression, Open Information & Digital Innovation
- Freedom 250 – Community-Based Innovation & U.S. Best Practices
Detailed descriptions and sample activities are available on the PUAN website.
Application Process and Deadline
All proposals must be submitted through the online application system.
- Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM
PUAN encourages all eligible alumni to apply and contribute their expertise, leadership, and innovation toward Pakistan’s development and stronger U.S.–Pakistan ties.
Don’t forget to join the upcoming FB Live session on the PUAN Facebook page to get your questions answered and learn how to prepare a strong proposal.
