U.S. Embassy in Rangoon | Notice of Funding Opportunity | AEIF 2024
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- 2024-MMR-NOFO-02
- Agency
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US Embassy Rangoon
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
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon is seeking proposals from teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement public service projects in Myanmar that promote an equitable and inclusive society, respect for ethnic and religious diversity, increase media literacy and counter disinformation, advocate for human rights, improve access to education, encourage civic engagement, and strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. Government. Proposals will be evaluated based on how well they address the funding opportunity themes, their purpose and implementation plan, the degree and role of alumni involvement, support from local partners, and their evaluation, impact, communication, and outreach strategies, with an application deadline of February 12, 2024.
Awards may range from $5,000 to $35,000 and will be issued as grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements for projects taking place between September 2024 and September 2025. Funded projects must be conducted in Myanmar or intra-regionally and directly engage U.S. Embassy Rangoon alumni.
Synopsis
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The Embassy of the United States in Rangoon announces an open competition for past participants ("alumni") of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Alumni are strongly encouraged to apply to this notice of funding opportunity even if currently residing outside of Burma.
AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs 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. This year, AEIF 2024 will support United States' commitment to support international and domestic efforts restore Burma's path to inclusive democracy, increasing the country's long-term stability and economic prosperity.
U.S. EMBASSY in Rangoon will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes:
· Promotion of equitable and inclusive society
· Respect for ethnic/religious diversity
· Media literacy and countering disinformation
· Human rights advocacy
· Access to Education
· Civic Engagement
· Public service oriented to address vulnerable communities
· Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. Government
· Programs that build linkages between Myanmar and U.S. institutions
Proposals must address to address topics stated above. Proposals that do not address the theme as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories.
Please see attached for detailed NOFO announcement in the " Related Documents" tab.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AEIF 2024 Budget Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| AEIF 2024 Proposal Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| AEIF2024 NOFO.docx | DOCX document |
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