Opportunity ID: 357652
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EMB-YAOUNDE-AEIF-FY25-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Educational and Cultural Affairs Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 02 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
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/).• Project 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, but at least one of the team leaders must reside in Cameroon.• Proposals must address one of the two themes listed above. Proposals that do not address the themes as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. • All project activities must take place in Cameroon.• 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 Cameroon |
| Description: |
The Embassy of the United States in Cameroon announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of exchange programs sponsored through the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the State Department and offered through the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Yaounde to submit applications to the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). 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, the AEIF call for applications in Cameroon seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements and specifically address one of the two themes described below. Exchange alumni interested in competing for the AEIF 2025 should submit proposals to PDSGrantsYaounde@state.gov by January 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 1. Goals and Objectives Proposals must specifically address one of the two following themes: Theme 1: Seed the Future: Young Election Leaders Program The project focuses on preparing young civic engagement activists, including USG alumni, for effective participation in local municipal and legislative elections in Cameroon through comprehensive training and practical experience. The project could include, but is not limited to, the following activities: i. Civic Engagement training on the following topics: policy-making and governance, electoral processes, leadership and public speaking ii. Workshops on: Mock Elections activities, Debate series, Election simulation iii. Electoral Toolkit with template on Campaign planning, policy development, legislative drafting, communication strategies, best practices manual as well as digital resources including AI. Expected outcomes i. Enhanced Political Leadership Capacity ii. Strengthened democratic values promotion iii. Strengthened community mobilization abilities iv. Improved public speaking and debate skills OR Theme 2: USG Alumni – ELITE (Entrepreneurial Leadership & Investment Training Excellence) The project aims to strengthen Cameroonian USG alumni entrepreneurs’ capacity to attract investment and scale their businesses. The project could include, but is not limited to, the following activities: i. Provide comprehensive training on investment readiness ii. Conduct business performance diagnostics iii. Organize an investment forum and trade fair iv. Facilitate connections with potential investors and financial institutions Expected Outcomes i. Enhanced business management capabilities ii. Improved access to capital and investment opportunities iii. Strengthened networks between alumni entrepreneurs and financial stakeholders iv. Increased business visibility and market access Proposals must serve beneficiaries, free of charge. Proposals must provide a detailed program of activities, timeline, beneficiaries’ selection process, and impact evaluation system. 2. Substantial Involvement · The grantee will propose for Embassy input: o Details of program content and design o Participants selection strategy o List of speakers and alumni · The grantee can request Embassy assistance with: o Sharing project promotional content on U.S. Embassy Cameroon social media platforms o Inviting press · The Grants Officer must give final approval of the following before action by the grantee: o Keynote speakers, facilitators, and participants o Promotional materials o Date and venue |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gaïna Davila
Grantor Phone 00237222201500 Email:PDSGrantsYaounde@state.gov |
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