Opportunity ID: 357705
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-MASFY25-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| 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: | The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
This notice is subject to availability of funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Lesotho |
| Description: |
Executive Summary Priority Region: N/A Executive Summary The U.S. Mission to Lesotho announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded/sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals that meet all program eligibility requirements below, from teams of at least two exchange alumni. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals to GrantsMaseru@state.gov by February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. SAST.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants The following are eligible to apply: Individuals Alumni Organizations
Cost Sharing or Matching Inclusion of cost share is not a requirement for this opportunity.
Other Eligibility Requirements The grant shall be processed with an individual, not an organization. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
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/). Project teams must include at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals but can participate as team members. Alumni teams may be comprised of members from different exchange programs and 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. Applicants are only permitted to submit one proposal. Multiple submissions from the same alumni team will be deemed ineligible. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Maseru
Grantor +266 22312666 Email:GrantsMaseru@state.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Maseru Grantor +266 22312666 Email: GrantsMaseru@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-MASFY25-01 | 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund | PKG00289619 | Dec 13, 2024 | Feb 03, 2025 | View |