This grant, the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), is for past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi invites alumni teams, consisting of at least two individuals, to submit proposals. The competition seeks innovative projects designed and implemented by these alumni. This initiative aims to leverage the skills and experiences of program participants to address various challenges and foster community engagement. Applicants must ensure their proposals meet all specified eligibility criteria. The fund supports collaborative efforts among alumni to develop impactful and sustainable solutions, reinforcing the enduring connections formed through U.S. exchange programs. It’s an opportunity for alumni to drive positive change.
Opportunity ID: 357637
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OFOP0001709 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| 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 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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: | 1. Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs listed here, and form teams of at least two (2) alumni. All teams must specify a team lead. For those teams selecting an Indo-Pacific focus, you may include team members from other Indo-Pacific countries. 2. Proposals must address the themes outlined. Proposals that do not address the themes as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. 3. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. 4. All alumni teams will need to partner with a legally recognized, non-profit, non-governmental organizations that meets the technical and legal requirements stated by the U.S. and the Indian government (i.e. FCRA, U.S. mandated Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov.) If you have any questions, please contact us. 5. If approved, an MoU will be signed between the alumni team and recipient organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | The Embassy of the United States in New Delhi 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
alumniindia@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> AEIF 2025 Budget Form.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> Funding Opportunity Instructions.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> Attachment 5 – Applicant Organization Info.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> Attachment 2 – SF424A.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> Attachment 3.1 – Instructions – M&E Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> Attachment 1 – SF424.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> AEIF 2025 Proposal Form.pdf
Folder 357637 Full Announcement-Funding opportunity Forms -> Attachment 3 – M&E Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | alumniindia@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.022 | OFOP0001709 | 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund | PKG00289568 | Dec 11, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357637 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357637 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357637 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357637 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357637 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357637 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357637 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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