The U.S. Embassy in Georgia has opened an exciting opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs with the announcement of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024. Marking a significant commitment to foster democratic and economic stability in Georgia, AEIF 2024 invites proposals for public service projects that align with the United States’ strategic goals in the region. With an award ceiling of $35,000 and an expected two awards, the fund aims to catalyze innovative solutions to address a range of societal challenges.
Under the Funding Opportunity Number PDS-DOS-GEO-FY24-002, the initiative is open to teams of at least two alumni who have participated in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The focus of the projects must be outside the United States and its territories, with a clear goal to advance Georgia’s integration with the West. AEIF 2024 seeks proposals that emphasize areas such as exposure to American culture and values, economic prosperity, innovation, entrepreneurship, democratic values reinforcement, community integration, and cultural preservation. Importantly, the program encourages projects that bring together alumni from different exchange programs to forge a robust network capable of addressing common interests and increasing regional and global collaboration. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for exchange alumni to leverage their experiences and skills to drive meaningful change in their communities.
Opportunity ID: 351436
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-DOS-GEO-FY24-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative AgreementGrant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Proposals must address the United States’ commitment to Georgia’s further integration with the West as a more democratic and stable country. Proposals that do not address the theme as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following individuals are eligible to apply:● Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). ● Projects 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 composed of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. ● Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but can serve as partners for implementing project activities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Georgia |
| Description: |
AEIF provides alumni of U.S. 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, AEIF 2024 will support the United States’ commitment to Georgia’s further integration with the West as a more democratic and stable country.
US Embassy Tbilisi will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: ● Exposure to American culture and shared values, particularly for those in regions; ● Strengthen economic prosperity, promote innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and improve the digital economy; ● Reinforce democratic values; ● Community integration, inclusion, and tolerance-building; ● Skills building for women, youth, and people with disabilities; ● Supporting de-occupation and reconciliation; ● Projects that support cultural preservation in rural areas or in marginalized communities. AEIF projects must address at least one of the following: Bring alumni together from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increase regional and global collaboration of alumni. ● Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address mutual goals and challenges. Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities. |
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| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Anna Kharibegashvili
Grantor |
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