2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)
ID: 337347Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to North Macedonia (DOS-MKD)

Award Range

$10K - $40K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/337347

Additional Information

https://mk.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gazmend Ilazi Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
    0038923102099
    ilazig@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Addendum to AEIF 2022 NOFO..docx
    Addendum.bin
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