The 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025)
ID: 357406Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea (DOS-GNQ)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357406

Additional Information

https://gq.usembassy.gov/public-diplomacy-grants/#Alumni
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea is inviting applications for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), aimed at supporting innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants must form teams consisting of at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni, with a designated team lead, to propose projects that address global challenges and promote economic prosperity and human development in Equatorial Guinea. This grant program, which has funded nearly 500 alumni-led initiatives since its inception, offers funding ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with an expected eight awards to be granted. Interested teams must submit their proposals to MalaboGrants@state.gov by February 12, 2025, and can find additional information at the U.S. Embassy's website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Malabogrants.gov
    Files
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