The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. This grant is established to empower alumni to develop and implement innovative projects that leverage their experiences and networks for community benefit and continued engagement. The PAS encourages teams comprising at least two eligible alumni to submit their proposals. This fund aims to foster creativity and collaboration among alumni, supporting initiatives that align with the goals of U.S. public diplomacy. Proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2025, to be considered for this unique funding opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 357217
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SVK-FY2025-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS, AEIF 2025 |
| 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: | – Combating disinformation. – Building social cohesion and equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to be active and engaged citizens. – Combating brain drain by empowering people to innovate, connect, and develop opportunities to succeed in Slovakia. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 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 S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). – Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) – Alumni who are 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. 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 The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Slovakia |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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 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 to Bratislava_GrantsSlovakia@state.gov by January 31, 2025. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Slovakia, AEIF 2025 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lajos Szabo
Grantor Phone 00421918553379 Email:szabol2@state.gov |
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