The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, has officially announced the opening of applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024, under the funding opportunity number LBN-PDS-FY24-AEIF. This prestigious grant aims to empower alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs, providing them with the necessary funding to leverage skills acquired during their exchange experience. The initiative encourages alumni to design and implement innovative solutions addressing global challenges prevalent in their communities. With an estimated two awards available, the grant underscores the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to fostering public diplomacy, community engagement, and the promotion of shared interests.
Opportunity ID: 350735
General Information
- Document Type: Grants Notice
- Funding Opportunity Number: LBN-PDS-FY24-AEIF
- Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon – Statement of Interest for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
- Opportunity Category: Discretionary
- 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
- CFDA Number(s): 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
- Version: Synopsis 1
- Posted Date: Nov 1, 2023
- Last Updated Date: Oct 26, 2023
- Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 30, 2024 11:59 PM EST
- Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 30, 2024 11:59 PM EST
- Archive Date: Feb 29, 2024
- Estimated Total Program Funding:
- Award Ceiling: $35,000
- Award Floor: $5,000
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants: Individuals, Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility: This opportunity is open to alumni of Department of State programs.
Additional Information
- Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Lebanon
- 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, the U.S. Embassy Beirut Public Diplomacy Section will accept public service projects for funding under AEIF 2024 that are proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni which directly support the Embassy’s goals and foreign policy objectives, promote shared interests, and benefit local communities. Team members are expected to address a specific theme in the Lebanese community. Such themes may include (but are not limited to) good governance; climate change; promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA); strengthening economic prosperity and inclusive economic growth; promoting innovation; improving the digital economy; fostering entrepreneurship; skill building to improve job opportunities; enhancing education and English language programs; protecting cultural heritage, or countering disinformation, propaganda, and malign influence. - Link to Additional Information:
- Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon
- For Inquiries: Email
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