Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0001721
- Agency
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US Embassy Kingston
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $35,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy, Kingston's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in collaboration with The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs (ECA/P/A) is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 grant. This annual funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the U.S. government's relationship with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals, and amplify the return on investment in exchange programs. Eligible proposals must involve at least two exchange alumni or an alumni association, be led by a non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni, and take place outside the U.S. The funding priorities include alumni collaboration, strengthening U.S.-Jamaica ties, and community development. The submission deadline for proposals is February 14, 2025.
Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. The activities are expected to take place outside the U.S. and successful applicants will collaborate with the U.S. Embassy Kingston during project implementation. This funding opportunity is part of the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants program (CFDA 19.022), which supports a wide range of cultural exchange and educational initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between the U.S. and other countries.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy, Kingston's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in collaboration with The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs (ECA/P/A) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This call for proposals outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and the application submission procedures. The deadline allows for sufficient time to process and award programs. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This annual funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the U.S. government's relationship with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals and amplify the U.S. government's return on investment in exchange programs. Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. The submission deadline for proposals is February 14, 2025. Since 2011, the U.S. Department of State has supported over 500 impactful projects through AEIF, empowering Exchange Alumni to foster collaboration, advance U.S. foreign policy goals, and strengthen communities worldwide. U.S. Embassy Kingston invites proposals addressing one or more of these priorities: - Alumni Collaboration: Build networks and increase regional or global cooperation among Exchange Alumni. - Strengthen U.S.-Jamaica Ties: Foster activities aligned with bilateral goals and mutual challenges. - Community Development: Empower alumni to implement projects that enhance leadership and benefit their communities. Eligibility: Proposals must involve at least two Exchange Alumni or an alumni association, be led by a non-U.S. citizen Exchange Alumni, and take place outside the U.S. Successful applicants will collaborate with U.S. Embassy Kingston during the project implementation.
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