This grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger, is designed to support public service projects initiated and managed by teams of at least two alumni. The fund aims to foster innovation and address key areas such as economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and digital economy growth. It also seeks to bolster shared security initiatives and reinforce democratic values and human rights. Environmental improvement, including waste management and mitigating ecological shocks, is another vital focus. Ultimately, the grant encourages projects that strengthen the enduring ties between Niger and the United States, contributing positively to local communities and bilateral relations through alumni-led efforts.
Opportunity ID: 331081
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFNIA-21-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2021 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 07, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 07, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 06, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Niamey seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni from U.S.-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Niger |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: • Strengthening Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy • Supporting Shared Security • Reinforcing Democratic Values and Human Rights • Improving ecological conditions, waste management, and/or mitigating environmental shocks and stresses • Fostering Nigerien and U.S. Ties |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NigerExchanges@state.gov
Email:NigerExchanges@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 331081 Full Announcement-AEIF 2021 -> S-NG-FY21-01_DOS_AF_1_25 (003).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NigerExchanges@state.gov Email: NigerExchanges@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00265142 | Jan 25, 2021 | Mar 07, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331081 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331081 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331081 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331081 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331081 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331081 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
331081 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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