Opportunity ID: 357857
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OFOP0001721 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals |
| 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: | – Alumni Collaboration: Build networks and increase regional or global cooperation among Exchange Alumni. – Strengthen U.S.-Jamaica Ties: Foster activities aligned with bilateral goals and mutual challenges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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: | · Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. · Alumni Associations from countries with current U.S. representation. · Public Diplomacy Sections partnering with alumni in support of Mission goals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Jamaica |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy, Kingston’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in collaboration with The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs (ECA/P/A) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This call for proposals outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and the application submission procedures. The deadline allows for sufficient time to process and award programs. Please carefully follow all instructions below.
This annual funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals and amplify the U.S. government’s return on investment in exchange programs. Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. The submission deadline for proposals is February 14, 2025. Since 2011, the U.S. Department of State has supported over 500 impactful projects through AEIF, empowering Exchange Alumni to foster collaboration, advance U.S. foreign policy goals, and strengthen communities worldwide. U.S. Embassy Kingston invites proposals addressing one or more of these priorities: Eligibility: Proposals must involve at least two Exchange Alumni or an alumni association, be led by a non-U.S. citizen Exchange Alumni, and take place outside the U.S. Successful applicants will collaborate with U.S. Embassy Kingston during the project implementation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
kingstonalumni@state.gov
Email:- |
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