Opportunity ID: 351493
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY24-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024 |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 16, 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 (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) 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. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but will serve as partners for implementing project activities. • Alumni associations (organizations) are also eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Burundi |
| Description: |
The Embassy of the United States in Bujumbura 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 (2) alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals to BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov by February 15, 2024.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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:
· Goal 1: Invest in People: Burundian systems for health and education are strengthened:
· Goal 2: Invest in the Economy: The foundation for a stronger Burundian economy is created:
· Goal 3: Invest in Society and the Region: Burundi is a peaceful, open, and stable actor at home and in the region:
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes above mentioned. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Burundi Public Diplomacy
Email:BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correction of deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY24-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024 |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 16, 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 (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) 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. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but will serve as partners for implementing project activities. • Alumni associations (organizations) are also eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Burundi |
| Description: |
The Embassy of the United States in Bujumbura 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 (2) alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals to BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov by February 15, 2024.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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:
· Goal 1: Invest in People: Burundian systems for health and education are strengthened:
· Goal 2: Invest in the Economy: The foundation for a stronger Burundian economy is created:
· Goal 3: Invest in Society and the Region: Burundi is a peaceful, open, and stable actor at home and in the region:
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes above mentioned. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Burundi Public Diplomacy
Email:BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Burundi Public Diplomacy Email: BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.022 | PKG00284172 | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | View |
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