Opportunity ID: 357900
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-KIGALI-FY25-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund NOFO |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Kigali will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: • Promote leadership and/or health diplomacy through science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM); • Support professional development to improve job readiness; • Promote media professionals’ and/or early career reporters’ capacity; and/or • Promote digital literacy and soft skills to advance economic growth. Additionally, all AEIF projects must include at least one of the following: • Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni. • Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address shared goals and challenges. • Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact. |
| 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 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| 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: | • Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • Project teams must include 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 U.S. government 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: |
Program Description The Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali, Rwanda, 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 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals by email to KigaliPDGrants@state.gov by March 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+2). Executive Summary The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 initiative is a strategic funding opportunity designed to enhance alumni engagement through impactful, public service-oriented projects. These projects leverage the experiences and skills gained from U.S. exchange programs to address pressing global issues and local challenges in Rwanda. By supporting these initiatives, the AEIF aims to strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni and advance shared goals. The AEIF 2025 initiative is a testament to our commitment to fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between the people of Rwanda and the United States.
Goals and Objectives AEIF 2025 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 2025 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 Email:Hakorimanaj@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated the current existing NOFO to comply with new Executive Order 14173. | Feb 19, 2025 | |
| Dec 23, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-KIGALI-FY25-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund NOFO |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Kigali will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: • Promote leadership and/or health diplomacy through science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM); • Support professional development to improve job readiness; • Promote media professionals’ and/or early career reporters’ capacity; and/or • Promote digital literacy and soft skills to advance economic growth. Additionally, all AEIF projects must include at least one of the following: • Convene alumni from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration of alumni. • Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address shared goals and challenges. • Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities for maximum impact. |
| 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 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2025 |
| 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: | • Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • Project teams must include 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 U.S. government 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: |
Program Description The Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali, Rwanda, 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 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals by email to KigaliPDGrants@state.gov by March 14, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+2). Executive Summary The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 initiative is a strategic funding opportunity designed to enhance alumni engagement through impactful, public service-oriented projects. These projects leverage the experiences and skills gained from U.S. exchange programs to address pressing global issues and local challenges in Rwanda. By supporting these initiatives, the AEIF aims to strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni and advance shared goals. The AEIF 2025 initiative is a testament to our commitment to fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between the people of Rwanda and the United States.
Goals and Objectives AEIF 2025 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 2025 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 Email:Hakorimanaj@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-KIGALI-FY25-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund NOFO |
| 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: | • Promote leadership and/or health diplomacy through science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) • Support professional development for youth to improve job readiness • Promote media professionals’ and/or early career reporters’ capacity • Promote inclusion, advocacy, and education of vulnerable groups • Promote digital literacy and soft skills among underserved youth |
| 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2025 |
| 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: | • Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • Project teams must include 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 U.S. government 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 Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali, Rwanda, 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 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals by email to KigaliPDGrants@state.gov by February 23, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+2).
1. Goals and Objectives
AEIF 2025 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 2025 will support United States’ commitment to increase economic growth and strengthen human capital and to promote democracy, good governance, and rule of law.
The U.S. Embassy Kigali will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: · Promote leadership and/or health diplomacy through science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) · Support professional development for youth to improve job readiness · Promote media professionals’ and/or early career reporters’ capacity · Promote inclusion, advocacy, and education of vulnerable groups · Promote digital literacy and soft skills among underserved youth
2. Substantial Involvement The U.S. Embassy will determine the level of substantial involvement after the grantee is selected. A. Application Contents and Format Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Content of Application Please ensure: · The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity · All documents are in English · All budgets are in U.S. dollars · All pages are numbered · Length of proposal does not exceed 10 pages · All documents are formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper, and · All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. |
| 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 Email:Hakorimanaj@state.gov |
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