Annual Engagement Innovation Fund Italy
ID: 351555Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Italy (DOS-ITA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351555
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Italy is announcing the Annual Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024, an open competition aimed at alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. This grant opportunity seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni to develop innovative solutions addressing global challenges in areas such as countering disinformation, transatlantic security, and promoting democracy and inclusion. With a funding range of $5,000 to $35,000 for a performance period of 12 months, interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 15, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Raissa Brighi at italyalumni@state.gov.

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    italyalumni@state.gov
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