2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to North Macedonia is offering the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022), a federal grant aimed at supporting alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in developing innovative solutions to global challenges, particularly in collaboration with Ukrainian refugees in North Macedonia. Eligible applicants must be alumni of these exchange programs and form teams of at least two members to propose projects that align with the themes of inclusive democracy, citizen-responsive governance, and economic diversification. The grant provides funding between $10,000 and $40,000, with a total program funding of $40,000 and a closing date for applications set for April 24, 2022. Interested applicants can reach out to Gazmend Ilazi at ilazig@state.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
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/).