The U.S. Embassy in Kigali has announced an exciting opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to bring transformative projects to life in Rwanda. Under the banner of the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024), this initiative, referenced as PAS-KIGALI-FY24-01, invites past participants to submit their innovative proposals by January 22, 2024. Since 2011, AEIF has been instrumental in empowering alumni to leverage their exchange program experiences to develop and implement solutions addressing global challenges in their communities.
The AEIF 2024 focuses on nurturing projects that align with the United States’ commitment to promoting economic growth, democracy, good governance, and the rule of law. Applicants are expected to form teams comprising at least two alumni and can collaborate with non-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academic institutions. With a funding ceiling of $35,000 per project, the U.S. Embassy Kigali is set to sponsor initiatives that promise to make a significant impact in various sectors, including environmental protection, economic development, STEM education, and societal inclusion. This initiative marks a significant step in fostering a robust partnership between the U.S. and Rwanda, highlighting the value of international exchange programs in creating lasting community impacts.
Opportunity ID: 351092
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-KIGALI-FY24-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kigali, Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | • Promoting leadership, civic engagement, and youth participation in community service, volunteerism, good governance, and citizen-centered governance initiatives. • Promoting economic development and private sector competitiveness • Empowering women and young entrepreneurs • Expanding and developing STEM skills and knowledge among vulnerable youth and young women. • English language; building capacity and proficiency of English teachers and improving English proficiency among disadvantaged youth. • Promoting societal inclusion for those from socially disadvantaged groups. • Promoting environmental protection and green growth. 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. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following individuals are eligible to apply: • Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). • Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. • Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. • Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Rwanda |
| Description: | The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is pleased to announce 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. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals by email to KigaliPDGrants@state.gov. by January 22, 2024, 5:30 p.m. Kigali time.
Program Objectives: 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 increase economic growth and strengthen human capital and to promote democracy, good governance, and rule of law. |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Jean de Dieu Hakorimana
Grantor Phone 250788383811 |
AEIF 2024 Proposal Form
AEIF 2024 Budget Form