2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
ID: 357637Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to India (DOS-IND)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357637

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=54e3d193935e5e54d114b7986cba1074&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to India is inviting applications for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), aimed at fostering community development through innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. Eligible applicants must form teams of at least two alumni, with a focus on specific themes outlined in the program objectives, and all project activities must occur outside the United States. The total funding available for this grant is $35,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, and the application deadline is January 31, 2025. Interested teams should contact alumniindia@state.gov for further information and guidance on the application process.

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    Files
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    The document outlines a budget summary for federal grant programs, specifically indicating standard budgetary procedures related to non-construction activities. It includes a structured format detailing estimated funds, both federal and non-federal, and organizes various budget categories such as personnel, travel, equipment, and other direct costs. The document references the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, summarizing financial needs over the project's lifespan while specifying contributions from both federal and non-federal sources. Additionally, it highlights the methodology for reporting forecasted cash needs and other crucial financial data necessary for successful project execution. Overall, the document serves as a formal guideline for applicants to detail their financial proposals within government grant contexts, emphasizing clarity in funding requirements and expenditure categories.
    Attachment.pdf
    The document outlines a budget summary for federal grant programs, specifically indicating standard budgetary procedures related to non-construction activities. It includes a structured format detailing estimated funds, both federal and non-federal, and organizes various budget categories such as personnel, travel, equipment, and other direct costs. The document references the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, summarizing financial needs over the project's lifespan while specifying contributions from both federal and non-federal sources. Additionally, it highlights the methodology for reporting forecasted cash needs and other crucial financial data necessary for successful project execution. Overall, the document serves as a formal guideline for applicants to detail their financial proposals within government grant contexts, emphasizing clarity in funding requirements and expenditure categories.
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