The U.S. Mission to Mozambique has unveiled a promising opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs through the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), identified by the funding opportunity number AF-MAP-PD-FY24-01. This grant aims to empower alumni teams in Mozambique to apply their acquired skills and insights to foster community development and cross-cultural engagement. With an award ceiling of $35,000, this initiative underlines the U.S. government’s commitment to nurturing global partnerships and supporting innovative solutions to local and international challenges.
The AEIF 2024 in Mozambique is particularly focused on projects that cultivate entrepreneurship, especially among youth, foster community resilience, enhance Mozambican-American ties, support climate adaptation awareness, and promote the free flow of information. This approach reflects a comprehensive strategy to address various socio-economic and environmental issues pertinent to the region. Alumni teams, which must consist of at least two members, are encouraged to submit proposals that leverage their unique experiences and perspectives gained through U.S. exchange programs. The deadline for application submission is January 15, 2024, marking an essential milestone for alumni committed to making a significant impact in their communities through creative and sustainable projects.
Opportunity ID: 351197
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-MAP-PD-FY24-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | • Cultivating entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, especially for youth. • Fostering community resilience to promote stability, including through creative arts and sports. • Enhancing ties between Mozambicans and Americans. • Supporting climate adaptation awareness and outreach. • Promoting the free flow of information. |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 35,000 |
| 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: | • 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 Mozambique |
| Description: | The Embassy of the United States in Mozambique 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. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals to MaputoPDProposals@state.gov by January 15, 2024 at 17:30 GMT+2. |
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| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: 00258840958000
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