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This notice announces a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund. Eligible applicants are teams comprised of at least two alumni of U.S. government exchange programs based in Qatar who will design and implement innovative projects addressing objectives such as climate change, women's economic empowerment, youth civic engagement, or English language education. Applications are due by January 15, 2024 and must include a proposal, budget, and supporting documents using the provided forms. The grant period is 3-12 months with awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 totaling $70,000 available. A review committee will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as relevance, implementation plan, alumni involvement, community support, and evaluation. Federal awards will be administered through cooperative agreements or fixed amount awards. Successful applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in SAM.gov, or request an exemption. Projects should be completed by June 2024.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
U.S. EMBASSY IN QATAR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024) | |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-QAT-FY24-001 | |
| Deadline for Applications: | January 15, 2024 | |
| CFDA Number: | 19.022– Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants | |
| Total Amount Available: | $70,000 | |
| Maximum for Each Award: | $5,000 to $35,000 (Subject to availability of funds) |
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
U.S. Embassy Doha invites past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-sponsored Exchange programs to apply for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024). Proposals must include teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements. The most competitive proposals will advance key priorities identified below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals with an accompanying budget to DohaGrants@state.gov via email by January 15, 2024.
Program Objectives:
AEIF provides alumni with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition.
U.S. Embassy Doha will accept projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support the following objectives:
· Bringing alumni together from different exchange programs to build and expand alumni networks and to increase regional and global alumni collaboration.
· Encouraging the local population to act against Climate Change, including crafting creative solutions to environmental challenges, green energy, and climate change adaptation.
· Supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and STEM fields to expand economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Underserved Populations.
· Encouraging youth to participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement.
· Encouraging students to choose the United States for their educational needs and for English language learning.
Proposals that do not address these objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories.
Participants and Audiences:
Applicants should have considerable, practical, and relevant experience in the implementation of the proposed activities to be seriously considered for this project. Previous experience working with Qatari audiences is preferable.
Priority audiences for this program include:
· Alumni of U.S. Exchange programs and alumni of U.S. universities
· Women entrepreneurs
· Student leaders and emerging young leaders
· Decision makers and opinion leaders
· Media outlets, Journalists, and influencers
· Professors, teachers, trainers, and experts
Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed above are still eligible, but such proposals must clearly indicate why addressing the proposed audience is especially important to achieving the goals stated in Section A of this Notice of Funding Opportunity.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
AEIF 2024 does not support the following activities or costs, and the selection committee will deem applications involving any of these activities or costs ineligible:
| • | Any airfare to/from the United States and its territories |
| • | Activities that take place in the United States and its territories |
| • | Staff salaries, office space, and overhead/operational expenses |
| • | Large items of durable equipment or construction programs |
| • | Alcohol, excessive meals, refreshments, or entertainment |
| • | Academic or scientific research |
· Charitable or development activities
| • | Provision of direct social services to a population |
| • | Individual scholarships |
| • | Social travel/visits |
| • | Gifts or prizes |
| • | Duplication of existing programs |
| • | Institutional development of an organization |
| • | Venture capital, for-profit endeavors, or charging a fee for participation in project |
| • | Support for specific religious activities |
| • | Fund-raising campaigns |
| • | Support or opposition of partisan political activity or lobbying for specific legislation |
· Construction projects
· Programs that support specific religious activities
· Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
· Scientific research
· Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization
· Programs that duplicate existing programs
Authorizing legislation, type, and year of funding:
Overall grant making authority for this program is contained in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87-256, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act.
B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION
Length of performance period: 3 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: maximum of two awards Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000, though PAS encourages applicants to create proposals that are well below the maximum threshold of $35,000.
Total available funding: $70,000 (Subject to availability of funds) Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2024 Fulbright-Hays Act Anticipated program start date: June 01, 2024
This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (“Substantial Involvement”).
In instances where a cooperative agreement or FAA is issued instead of a grant, PAS Doha will be substantially involved in program activities above and beyond routine monitoring. These shall be documented in the award document, signed by the Grants Officer.
Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less.
The U.S. Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION
1. Eligible Applicants
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
· Applicants must be Qatari citizen or Third Country Nationals who are based in Qatar.
· Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/).
· Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni.
· Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project.
· Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.
· Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization.
2. Other Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information.
Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization/ individual. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization/ individual, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
1. Address to Request Application Package
Application forms required below are available at the U.S. Embassy website https://qa.usembassy.gov/ and https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/forms-repository.html.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
Applications and budgets must be submitted using the official AEIF 2024 application and budget forms.
Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Applications and budgets must be submitted using the official AEIF 2024 proposal and budget forms. Please follow all instructions below carefully
Content of Application Please ensure:
· The proposal clearly addresses the objectives of this funding opportunity
· The proposal addresses all questions in the official AEIF 2024 proposal form
· All documents are completed in English
· The budgets are in U.S. dollars and is submitted using the designated AEIF budget form
· All pages are numbered
· All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and
· All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12 point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.
The following documents are required:
Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit complete proposals to Dohagrants@state.gov.
1. Mandatory application forms
Organizations are requested to use SF-424 & SF424B Form for organizations, while Individuals should submit SF-424I & SF424B Form for Individuals. All other forms are applicable to both applicant types.
· SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance --individuals)
· SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs)
· SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) (note: the SF-424B is only required for individuals and for organizations not registered in SAM.gov)
2. 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposal Form
1. About your Project: Please provide information on the title of your project, the requested budget total, and the primary location of the project. Projects need to take place outside of the U.S. or its territories.
2. Project Team Information: At least two exchange alumni team members are required for a project to be considered for funding. Applications need to provide the name and contact information, describe the role each team member will have in the project, and their experience, qualifications, and ability to carry out that role. Applicants need to indicate what proportion of the team member’s time will be used in support of the project.
3. Problem Statement: A short narrative which outlines the proposed project, including challenge/s to be addressed, project objectives, and anticipated impact.
4. Project Goals and Objectives: The goal/s of the proposed project need to describe what the project is intended to achieve and include the objectives which support the goal/s. Objectives should be specific, measurable, and realistically achievable in a set time frame.
5. Project Methods, Design, and Timeline: A description of how the project is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal/s. This should include a description of the project’s direct and indirect beneficiaries as well as a plan on how to continue the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. The proposed timeline for the project activities should include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Applicants may also submit proposed workshop or training agendas and materials.
6. Project Timeline: A timeline of your project activities.
7. Beneficiaries: An estimated number of direct and indirect beneficiaries of your proposed project.
8. Local Project Partners: A list of partners who will support the proposed project, if applicable.
9. Communication Plan: The communication plan should include a communication and outreach strategy for promoting the proposed project. It may include social media, websites, print news, or other forms of media intended to use to share information about the project to beneficiaries and the public. Communications should include AEIF 2024, Exchange Alumni, and U.S. Embassy branding.
10. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: The Monitoring and Evaluation component of the proposal should outline in detail how the proposal’s activities will advance the program’s goals and objectives. This should include any outcomes showing a change in knowledge, awareness, and attitudes; improved quality of services; increased capacity at a school, group; etc. Proposals should also include how the grantee will measure the impact of planned activities.
3. 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Budget Form with Budget Narrative: Applicants must submit a detailed budget and budget narrative justification utilizing the template provided. Line-item expenditures should be listed in the greatest possible detail. Budgets shall be submitted in U.S. dollars and final grant agreements will be conducted in U.S. dollars. See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.
4. Attachments:
· 1-page CV or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program
· Official permission letters, if required for program activities
· Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) (NOTE: This section is required and not optional, except for NOFOs targeting applications from individuals instead of organizations)
3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) (NOTE: This section is required and not optional, except for applications from individuals)
Required Registrations:
All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov. A UEI is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards.
Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required for federal assistance applications.
The 2 CFR 200 requires that sub-grantees obtain a UEI number. Please note the UEI for sub-grantees is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a sub-grantee.
Note: The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Please begin your registration as early as possible.
· Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov.
· Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov.
· Please note that as of November 2022 and February 2022 respectively, organizations based outside of the United States that do not intend to apply for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awards are no longer required to have a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code or CAGE code to apply for non-DoD foreign assistance funding opportunities. If an applicant organization is mid-registration and wishes to remove a CAGE or NCAGE code from their SAM.gov registration, the applicant should submit a help desk ticket (“incident”) with the with the Federal Service Desk (FSD) online at using the following language: “I do not intend to seek financial assistance from the Department of Defense. I do not wish to obtain a CAGE or NCAGE code. I understand that I will need to submit my registration after this incident is resolved in order to have my registration activated.”
Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the DoD should follow the below instructions:
Step 1: Proceed to SAM.gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.gov registration process. SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually.
Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the DoD in addition to Department of State should follow the below instructions:
Step 1: Apply for an NCAGE code by following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below:
NCAGE Homepage:
https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/sc/CageList.aspx NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT):
Exemptions An exemption from the UEI and sam.gov registration requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if:
· An applicant’s identity must be protected due to potential endangerment of their mission, their organization’s status, their employees, or individuals being served by the applicant.
· For an applicant, if the Federal awarding agency makes a determination that there are exigent circumstances that prohibit the applicant from receiving a unique entity identifier and completing SAM registration prior to receiving a Federal award. In these instances, Federal awarding agencies must require the recipient to obtain a unique entity identifier and complete SAM registration within 30 days of the Federal award date.
Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM.gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification of their request. Approval for a SAM.gov exemption must come from the warranted Grants Officer before the application can be deemed eligible for review.
4. Submission Dates and Times
Applications are due no later than January 15, 2024. No applications will be accepted after that date.
5. Funding Restrictions
Please refer to section A for the types of programs not eligible for funding.
6. Other Submission Requirements
All application materials must be submitted by email to dohagrants@state.gov.
E. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION
1. Each application will be evaluated and rated based on the evaluation criteria outlined below. The criteria listed are closely related and are considered in judging the overall quality of an application.
Relevance to Application Theme The proposal provides sufficient information on how the activities will support the theme(s) of the competition. The narrative explains any relevant local context the D.C. Selection Committee may not be aware of in relation to this project. Proposed project ideas must be public diplomacy in nature (i.e., not development or military).
Purpose and Summary, Description, and Implementation Plan When developing the purpose, summary, description, and implementation plan, applicants should aim to make all descriptions clear, concise, and compelling. Reviewers will judge the proposals based on the likelihood for the project to exert a sustained, powerful influence on the community where it is undertaken. Does the project address an important gap of understanding or need? If the aim of the project is achieved, how will existing knowledge or practice be improved? What audience do the applicants hope to reach with this project? How many will participate? How will they be selected?
Degree of Alumni Involvement Projects must include the involvement of at least two (2) exchange alumni. They may be the project team leaders or collaborate directly with PAS in formulating the project. More than two alumni may comprise the team, however, the minimum is two. As the team leaders, the alumni must be closely involved in project planning, implementation, etc. Applicants should ensure that the proposal includes the following information for each alumni team member: first name, last name, e-mail address, exchange program, country of citizenship, and roles and responsibilities.
Participation and Support from Local Partners The proposal demonstrates buy-in and support from the community where the project will take place. Local partner involvement is a strong sign that there is community support and that the project will engage a broad array of experts, such as subject matter experts, community centers, academic institutions, businesses, local/national government, non-governmental organizations, American Spaces, etc.
Evaluation and Impact of the Project A monitoring & evaluation (M&E) plan is pivotal to project implementation and important tracking progress towards the project’s objectives and goals. An M&E plan should consider the data needed to effectively monitor progress toward specific outputs and outcomes as well as how that data collection will be accomplished. Well-crafted indicators should be used to understand a program’s progress toward the desired results. An M&E plan should be reviewed for the following:
• Completion
• Applicability and logic of objectives and indicators
• Clear approach to monitoring
• Adherence to SMART criteria
• Feasibility of baselines and targets
• Data quality plan
• Capacity to implement plan
Communication, Media, and Outreach Plan The project should include a clear plan and timeline for how and when the team will share information about the project. It is important to ensure that the U.S. Embassy gets recognition throughout the process if circumstances permit.
Budget and Budget Narrative The budget and narrative justification are sufficiently detailed. Costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results. The budget is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities. The results and proposed outcomes justify the total cost of the project. Budget items are reasonable, allowable, and allocable.
Guidelines for Budget Justification - all proposed costs must meet the requirements of the cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200. Please refer to Funding Restrictions in section A and C for costs not supported through the 2024 AEIF.
Venue Costs: Calculate costs for renting space for project-related activities such as workshops or other training activities. Consider looking for donated space first. If donated space is not possible, costs should be reasonable based on the local environment. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Promotional Items and Advertising: These items aim to amplify your project. All requests should be reasonable and relevant to the project. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Meals and Beverage: Include reasonable costs for snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and meals if essential to the project. Break down meals by the cost per person per meal. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Speaker/Consultant/Training Fees: Speaker: Maximum of $250 per day for full programming. Trainer: Maximum of $250 per day or $25 per hour. Consider asking fellow Alumni with expertise to cost-share speaker/training fees. Consultant: A reasonable consultant fee may be included by Alumni for project management and oversight. However, consider cost-sharing as the AEIF cannot provide salary type expenses. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Lodging and Per Diem: List per diem rates and hotel costs which directly support the implementation of the project and indicate single or double occupancy. Per diem rates should be calculated according to the U.S. government allowable rates or be adjusted to local prices if appropriate. Please consult with your U.S. Embassy/Consulate. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Travel: If the program involves travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel. Estimate the costs of travel for this project, consultants or speakers, and participants/beneficiaries. Costs can include in-country and intraregional air fare or local travel costs required for the actual implementation of the project. Travel between the U.S. and project country is not supported. The AEIF does not support travel in business class or higher. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Supplies, Materials, Equipment: Include general office supplies, computer software, consumable automotive supplies (i.e. fuel), small equipment such as laptops, projector, etc., and expendable materials (i.e. paper, paint). Rent equipment rather than purchase if it is more cost-efficient. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
Other: Describe other costs directly associated with the program, which do not fit in the other categories. Commonly cited items are administrative and accounting costs, shipping costs for materials and equipment, and monitoring and evaluation. All expenses must be itemized and explained.
“Cost Sharing” refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than the U.S. Embassy. It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues.
Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.
2. Review and Selection Process
A Grants Review Committee will evaluate all eligible applications.
3. Responsibility/Qualification Information in SAM.gov (formerly, FAPIIS)
The following shall apply where an application for Federal award is greater than the simplified acquisition threshold over the proposed period of performance (see §200.01 Simplified Acquisition Threshold):
i. The Federal awarding agency, prior to making a Federal award with a total amount of Federal share greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the U.S. government designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM.gov (see 41 U.S.C. 2313);
ii. An applicant, at its option, may review and comment on any information about itself that a Federal awarding agency previously entered. Currently, federal agencies create integrity records in the integrity module of the Contractor Performance Assessment and Reporting System (CPARS) and these records are visible as responsibility/qualification records in SAM.gov;
iii. The Federal awarding agency will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in the designated integrity and performance system, in making a judgment about the applicant's integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in §200.206 Federal awarding agency review of risk posed by applicants.
4. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates: June 01, 2024, subject to availability of funds.
F. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
1. Federal Award Notices
The grant award will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document, and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document signed by the Grants Officer.
If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State.
Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.
Payment Method: Payments will be made to provide sufficient liquidity to the program for effective implementation and documented in the award document.
Organizations/ Individuals whose applications will not be funded will also be notified.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply.
These include:
· 2 CFR 25 - UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
· 2 CFR 170 - REPORTING SUBAWARD AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION
· 2 CFR 175 - AWARD TERM FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
· 2 CFR 182 - GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)
· 2 CFR 183 - NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY
· 2 CFR 600 – DEPARTMENT OF STATE REQUIREMENTS
· U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s guidance located at 2 CFR part 200, all applicable Federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance, the Department of State will review and consider applications for funding, as applicable to specific programs, pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity in accordance with the following: NOTE:
· Guidance for Grants and Agreements in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), as updated in the Federal Register’s 85 FR 49506 on August 13, 2020, particularly on:
· Selecting recipients most likely to be successful in delivering results based on the program objectives through an objective process of evaluating Federal award applications (2 CFR part 200.205),
· Prohibiting the purchase of certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment in alignment with section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (Pub. L. No. 115—232) (2 CFR part 200.216),
· Promoting the freedom of speech and religious liberty in alignment with Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty (E.O. 13798) and Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities (E.O. 13864) (§§ 200.300, 200.303, 200.339, and 200.341),
· Providing a preference, to the extent permitted by law, to maximize use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States (2 CFR part 200.322), and
· Terminating agreements in whole or in part to the greatest extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities (2 CFR part 200.340).
In accordance with the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Underserved Communities, proposals should demonstrate how the program advances equity with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, income, geography, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. The proposal should also demonstrate how the program will further engagement in underserved communities and with individuals from underserved communities. Proposals should demonstrate how addressing racial equity and underserved communities will enhance the program’s goals and objectives, as well as the experience of participants.
The support of underserved communities will be part of the review criteria for this opportunity. Therefore, proposals should clearly demonstrate how the program will support and advance equity and engage underserved communities in program administration, design, and implementation.
3. Reporting
Reporting Requirements: Recipients will be required to submit financial reports and program reports. The award document will specify how often these reports must be submitted.
Foreign Assistance Data Review: As required by Congress, the Department of State must make progress in its efforts to improve tracking and reporting of foreign assistance data through the Foreign Assistance Data Review (FADR). The FADR requires tracking of foreign assistance activity data from budgeting, planning, and allocation through obligation and disbursement. Successful applicants will be required to report and draw down federal funding based on the appropriate FADR Data Elements, indicated within their award documentation. In cases of more than one FADR Data Element, typically program or sector and/or regions or country, the successful applicant will be required to maintain separate accounting records.
Applicants should be aware of the post award reporting requirements reflected in 2 CFR 200 Appendix XII—Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters.
G. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS
If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: DohaGrants@state.gov.
Note: We do not provide any pre-consultation for application related questions that are addressed in the Notice. Once an application has been submitted, State Department officials and staff — both in the Department and at Embassies overseas — may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.
Here are some examples of previous AEIF projects:
Example #1: Kenya: Strengthening the Role of Women in Climate Change Advocacy will address climate change adaptation. This project proposes working with 60 women group leaders in advocacy efforts to enhance uptake of clean domestic energy in rural Kenya while empowering themselves and their communities economically through the uptake and use of sustainable energy solutions such as briquettes. The women group leaders will then do a cascade training for 600 women group members on clean energy for domestic use.
Example #2: Algeria: The Algerian Media Literacy Collective will bring together 45 young online content creators from different regions in Algeria to learn about media literacy, countering mis/disinformation, combating hate speech, and creating online content. The project team will facilitate mentorship opportunities for participants by high profile online content creators. This project is expanding to multiple regions in the country and focusing on creating a collective/network of amateur content creators. The project includes the creation of a website, where the collective shares activities, and provides online courses addressing media literacy.
Visit https://alumni.state.gov/aeif/congrats-2022-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-winners to read more about these projects.
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