Cameroon Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2024
ID: 351462Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Cameroon (DOS-CMR)

Award Range

$15K - $35K

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/351462

Additional Information

https://cm.usembassy.gov/alumni-engagement-innovation-fund/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Cameroon is inviting applications for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), aimed at supporting alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in implementing innovative community solutions. Eligible applicants must be alumni or alumni organizations of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, with project teams consisting of at least two alumni, one of whom must reside in Cameroon. The AEIF seeks to address two key themes: promoting citizenship and civic participation, and fostering nonviolent conflict resolution and peacebuilding through entrepreneurship and innovation. The total funding available for this opportunity is $35,000, with individual awards ranging from $15,000 to $35,000, and proposals must be submitted by January 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Interested applicants can reach out to Karen Tang, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, at Tangk@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tangk@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Yaounde NOFO AEIF 2024_Final.docx
    Yaounde.bin
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