Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2024
ID: 350831Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Latvia (DOS-LVA)

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/350831
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Latvia is announcing the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024), inviting past participants of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to submit project proposals aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Latvia partnership. Proposals must be submitted by teams of at least two alumni and should focus on enhancing civil society, media literacy, countering disinformation, and promoting democratic values, with all activities taking place outside the United States. The funding amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000, with applications due by February 1, 2024, and projects expected to be completed by May 31, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Sintija Jurgelane at jurgelanes@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sintija Jurgelāne GOR
    37123077640
    jurgelanes@state.gov
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