AEIF-2025-Proposal-Form.docx
This is a proposal form template for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Embassy in Suriname, with applications due January 15, 2025. The template requires applicants to provide detailed project information including team composition (minimum two U.S. government exchange program alumni), project description, timeline, budget ($5,000-$35,000 range), monitoring and evaluation plans, and communication strategy.
The form supports projects addressing five key themes: enhancing media professionalism, improving public health awareness, advancing climate-smart practices, creating opportunities for marginalized communities, and promoting civic/youth engagement. Applicants must submit completed forms to paramaribo-grants@state.gov along with required SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B federal forms. The template includes sections for project goals, objectives, implementation methods, local partnerships, and detailed monitoring and evaluation frameworks. While organizations can serve as partners, only exchange alumni or alumni associations are eligible to apply as primary applicants.
69KB Document 12/4/24 AEIF-2025-Budget-Form (1).xlsx
This is a budget template form for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 grant program, accompanied by detailed budget guidelines. The Excel template includes sections for contractual costs, supplies, travel/lodging/per diem, equipment, and other direct costs, with each section requiring itemized entries and mandatory budget justifications.
The guidelines specify maximum allowable rates, including $250/day for speakers/trainers, up to $500 for accountant fees, and up to $1,000 for monitoring and evaluation. Notable restrictions include no funding for staff salaries, U.S. travel, alcohol, social services, or construction. The template corresponds to grant opportunity PAR-AEIF25 from the U.S. Embassy in Suriname, which offers awards between $5,000-$35,000 for alumni-led projects addressing themes like media freedom, public health, climate practices, marginalized communities, and youth engagement. Applications are due January 15, 2025, and require at least two alumni team members who have participated in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs.
29KB Spreadsheet 12/4/24 SF424_Individual-Instructions.pdf
This is an instruction document for completing Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance - Individual), which is required for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo. The document provides detailed field-by-field instructions for completing the form, including applicant information, project details, citizenship status requirements, and submission guidelines.
The form is associated with a grant opportunity (PAR-AEIF25) that provides funding between $5,000 to $35,000 for alumni-led projects addressing themes such as media professionalism, public health awareness, climate smart practices, opportunities for marginalized communities, and civic/youth engagement. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2025 and require at least two alumni team members from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The grant is administered by the Department of State U.S. Embassy Paramaribo under the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040) funding program.
447KB PDF 12/4/24 SF-424A-Instructions.pdf
This is a detailed instruction document for completing Form SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs), which is required for federal grant applications. The document provides field-by-field guidance for completing all sections of the form, including Section A (Budget Summary), Section B (Budget Categories), Section C (Non-Federal Resources), Section D (Forecasted Cash Needs), Section E (Budget Estimates), and Section F (Other Budget Information).
The instructions detail requirements for entering information about grant programs, funding amounts, object class categories (personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, and other costs), direct and indirect charges, and program income. The document is associated with the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund grant opportunity from the US Embassy in Paramaribo, which offers awards between $5,000-$35,000 for alumni-led projects addressing themes like media freedom, public health, climate practices, marginalized communities, and youth engagement. The form instructions expire on 02/28/2025 and carry OMB Number 4040-0006.
323KB PDF 12/4/24 SF424-Instructions.pdf
This file contains detailed instructions for completing the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance form (Version 4.0), which is required for a grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo under the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). The form instructions cover all 21 fields of the SF-424, with specific guidance on required versus optional fields, formatting requirements, and detailed explanations for each section including applicant information, type of application, funding details, and authorized representative signatures.
The instructions support a grant opportunity (PAR-AEIF25) focused on alumni-led projects addressing themes like media freedom, public health, climate practices, marginalized communities, and youth engagement. Projects require at least two alumni team members and funding ranges from $5,000 to $35,000. The form is tied to OMB Number 4040-0004 with an expiration date of 11/30/2025 and must be submitted as part of the complete application package to paramaribo-grants@state.gov by January 15, 2025. Organizations must have valid SAM.gov registration and UEI numbers, though individual applicants are exempt from these requirements.
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