Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025
ID: 357129Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to South Africa (DOS-ZAF)

Award Range

$5K - $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/357129

Additional Information

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dcu86IPwG_Fuf17Nu18RrTX4ss_YjmoqKXkuxX67_2Q/viewform?edit_requested=true
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to South Africa is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025, a grant opportunity aimed at supporting projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. This initiative seeks to foster collaboration among alumni and enhance community engagement through projects that align with U.S. policy objectives, focusing on areas such as civic education, vocational training, social inclusion, and climate innovation. Grants will range from $5,000 to $35,000, with applications due by February 7, 2025, and interested applicants are encouraged to review the submission guidelines carefully. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Pretoria Grants Team at PretoriaGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PretoriaGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    AEIF.bin
    Notice.pdf
    The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025, announced by the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 to support projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in South Africa. Applications are due by February 7, 2025. The initiative aims to facilitate projects that foster collaboration among alumni, bolster community engagement, and advance U.S.-South Africa relations through activities focused on civic education, vocational training, social inclusion, and climate innovation. Eligible applicants include alumni and associations, with projects required to involve at least two exchange program alumni and align with U.S. policy objectives. Applicants must adhere to stringent submission guidelines, including unique entity identification through SAM.gov, and are reminded that the granting of funds is contingent upon a thorough review process. The evaluation criteria prioritize alignment with embassy priorities, community support, effective alumni involvement, and a coherent monitoring and evaluation plan. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by June 1, 2025, and funding cannot be used for specific prohibited expenses, including staff salaries or political activities.
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