The U.S. Mission in Iraq has announced the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024, under the funding opportunity number DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2024-002. This program invites alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals that address key social issues and development challenges in Iraq. The AEIF 2024 aims to support projects that focus on diverse themes, including women entrepreneurship, disability rights, climate change, English language training for youth and marginalized groups, youth capacity building in politics and governance, and business and skills development.
Eligible applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs, and project teams must include at least two alumni. The program encourages alumni teams to be comprised of members from different exchange programs and countries. While not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academic institutions cannot apply in their name, they can partner in implementing project activities. The funding opportunity offers an award ceiling of $35,000, and the deadline for application submission is January 31, 2024. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for U.S. exchange program alumni to contribute positively to Iraq’s development and strengthen ties between the U.S. and Iraq.
Opportunity ID: 351225
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2024-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) |
| 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: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 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 (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 can serve as partners for implementing project activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Iraq |
| Description: | The U.S. Mission in Iraq 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 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to baghdadpdgrants@state.gov by January 31,2024.
The U.S. Mission in Iraq will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: · Women entrepreneurship. · Disability rights (Government and private Sectors). · Climate change. · English Language training for youth and marginalized groups. · Youth Capacity Building on Politics and Governance. · Youth Capacity Building on Business and skills development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Zahraa A Alssenaid
Grants Specialist baghdadpdgrants@state.gov |
AEIF 2024 Budget Form
AEIF 2024 Proposal Form