The U.S. Mission in Iraq is offering the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant to past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. This department is offering this grant to encourage its network of alumni to develop and implement innovative projects that foster continued engagement and contribute positively to their communities. This grant is for the purpose of supporting collaborative initiatives from teams of at least two eligible alumni, leveraging their expertise gained through U.S. exchange experiences. The U.S. Mission in Iraq seeks creative proposals that address key areas and demonstrate impact. Interested teams must submit their applications by March 1, 2023, to seize this opportunity for impactful funding.
Opportunity ID: 345434
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) |
| 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 Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| 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: | • Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored 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 comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. • Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG 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 Iraq |
| Description: |
The U.S. Mission in Iraq 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 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to baghdadpdgrants@state.gov by March 1,2023. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Baghdad website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Zahraa A Alssenaid
Grants Specialist Phone 3019858841X3411 Email:baghdadpdgrants@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 345434 Full Announcement-Full announcement -> AEIF 2023 NOFO.pdf
Folder 345434 Other Supporting Documents-Forms and documents -> AEIF 2023 Budget Form.pdf
Folder 345434 Other Supporting Documents-Forms and documents -> Individual_SF424B.pdf
Folder 345434 Other Supporting Documents-Forms and documents -> AEIF 2023 Proposal Form.pdf
Folder 345434 Other Supporting Documents-Forms and documents -> SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0 (1).pdf
Folder 345434 Other Supporting Documents-Forms and documents -> SF424A.pdf
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