The goal of this program is to improve kosovo's higher education institutions and overall education sector by providing funds for projects that better address social and economic development…

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs provides $300,000.00 in funding to Kosovo United States Alumni (KUSA), a non-profit organization, to improve Kosovo's higher education institutions and address social and economic development challenges through research, development, and extension services.

The funding supports KUSA's efforts to strengthen ties between the United States and Kosovo by empowering young leaders, combating brain drain, countering malign foreign influence, and promoting Euro-Atlantic values among youth. Key activities include managing university support grants, operating American Corners cultural centers, and organizing educational events and exchanges focused on technology, corruption, internet safety, and professional development. KUSA also facilitates grant programs to support higher education institutions and address social/economic development challenges through research and extension services. Additionally, KUSA administers alumni engagement initiatives, provides mental health resources, and delivers civil society and democracy building programs.

This award falls under the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900) which aim to provide civil society and democracy building public diplomacy programs within Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia.

The goal of this program is to improve kosovo's higher education institutions and overall education sector by providing funds for projects that better address social and economic development challenges through research, development, extension services.