Alumni Outreach Small Grants (AOG) Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-002
- Agency
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US Embassy Tashkent
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,000 to $10,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals from its Alumni Outreach Small Grants Program. Eligible applicants include past participants of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to propose projects strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Uzbekistan. Priority areas focus on developing cultural understanding, bolstering regional stability, advancing economic reforms, and improving public services. Applicants must submit proposals electronically by April 30, 2024, outlining their project goals, impact measurements, budgets and timelines. Evaluation will consider how well proposals meet priority objectives.
Awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000 for individual or joint alumni projects lasting one to twelve months, totaling $100,000. Successful performance will occur in Uzbekistan and is supported by the Department of State's 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs federal grant for public diplomacy in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia. Recipients must finalize monitoring plans and provide periodic financial and progress reports to the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent.
Synopsis
The Alumni Unit of the U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce the availability of funding through its Alumni Outreach Small Grants (AOG) Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Applications must be submitted electronically via Tashkent-Alumni@state.gov.
This funding opportunity is designed for past participants ("alumni") of U.S. Government-funded and U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs and invites proposals for projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Uzbekistan through academic and professional programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Note to applicants: All programs must:
1) include an American cultural element, or connection with applicants' U.S. exchange experience in a specific field.
2) promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas:
· Develop enduring ties by strengthening the understanding and appreciation of U.S. culture and values.
· Strengthen Uzbekistan's ability to address security and criminal threats bolster regional stability, and cooperation.
· Bolster Uzbekistan's ability to address transnational health threats and mitigate the effects of climate crises.
· Advance economic reforms that deliver a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable market-based economy.
· Better the lives of the people of Uzbekistan through improved public health and education services.
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