The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Mission South Africa, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025, an annual funding opportunity designed to invest in U.S. government-funded exchange program alumni. The grant seeks proposals from alumni to develop and implement projects that promote shared interests and policy objectives and benefit local communities in South Africa. Eligible applicants must include at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni on the project team. Proposals must address policy goals between the U.S. and South Africa and support one of the specified U.S. government priorities. The application deadline is 11:59 pm SAST on February 7, 2025, and the proposals will be evaluated based on the project's alignment with program objectives, feasibility, impact, and sustainability.
The funding range for this grant opportunity is $5,000 to $35,000 per award, with a maximum of 3 awards anticipated. This federal grant opportunity is funded under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (CFDA 19.022) program administered by the Department of State. The projects are expected to be implemented in South Africa.
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