The U.S. Mission to Guyana has announced the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), under the funding opportunity number OFOP0001262. This discretionary grant aims to empower alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to use their skills gained during their exchange experiences to develop and implement innovative solutions to global challenges. The AEIF, since its inception in 2011, has supported nearly 500 alumni-led projects worldwide through a competitive global competition.
For the year 2024, the AEIF will focus on supporting projects that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guyana and promote bilateral cooperation, highlighting shared values. The funding opportunity offers an award ceiling of $34,000 and a floor of $10,000. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for exchange program alumni to contribute positively to their communities and foster greater understanding and collaboration between the United States and Guyana.