2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Grant BH-002-FY2024: Empowering Exchange Alumni

The U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced a notable funding opportunity, designated as BH-002-FY2024, for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This grant is a unique opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs from Bosnia and Herzegovina to leverage their skills and experiences for community betterment. With an award ceiling of $35,000, the initiative is aimed at encouraging and supporting innovative projects that address global challenges within local communities, demonstrating the U.S. government’s ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration and grassroots innovation.

Since its launch in 2011, the AEIF has successfully funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects, reflecting its significant impact and reach. The 2024 edition of this program continues this legacy by inviting applications from alumni teams, who are required to consist of at least two members. These teams are encouraged to develop proposals that build on their exchange experiences to craft solutions to contemporary issues in their communities. This call for proposals represents not just a funding opportunity but also a platform for exchange alumni to make a tangible difference, drawing on their diverse backgrounds and insights gained from their international experiences. The deadline for submissions is set for February 20, 2024, marking a crucial date for alumni seeking to transform their ideas into impactful realities.