Kosovo United States Alumni (Kusa)

Kosovo United States Alumni (Kusa) is a non-profit organization registered in Prishtina, Kosovo, dedicated to fostering connections between Kosovo and the United States through various public diplomacy, educational exchange, and civic engagement initiatives. The organization is primarily focused on empowering youth, strengthening democratic values, and promoting professional development through strategic programs and partnerships. Kusa is registered in SAM.gov with a UEI of VVF7PYLUZAZ9 and has been actively receiving federal grant awards from multiple U.S. government agencies, particularly the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Kusa has consistently received federal grant awards that support a wide range of programs targeting youth leadership, education, and cross-cultural understanding. These grants have included cooperative agreements and project grants focused on developing digital skills, leadership training, supporting American Corners cultural centers, promoting cybersecurity awareness, and facilitating university support programs. Specific initiatives have encompassed empowering youth in Kosovo and Serbia to strengthen democracy, providing operational support for American Corners offices, managing university support grant programs, and organizing workshops on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The organization has also implemented projects aimed at countering brain drain, promoting Euro-Atlantic values, fostering interethnic reconciliation, and engaging Fulbright alumni in meaningful professional and cultural exchange activities. Most grants have been awarded under the AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Programs, with funding typically ranging from $119,998 to $325,000, demonstrating Kusa's consistent capability to manage complex, multi-faceted international development and cultural exchange programs.