Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - FY25
ID: 357503Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Sudan (DOS-SDN)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357503

Additional Information

https://usdos-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/aguzinsm_state_gov/ERC0dkRVEwZOqzswdfxOiMsB3Wzhh8qRTFotyYdqfgI_OA?e=0pu1kl&clickparams=eyAiWC1BcHBOYW1lIiA6ICJNaWNyb3NvZnQgT3V0bG9vayIsICJYLUFwcFZlcnNpb24iIDogIjE2LjAuMTc5MjguMjAyMTYiLCAiT1MiIDogIldp
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Sudan is inviting applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at supporting innovative public service projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. Eligible applicants must form teams of at least two alumni to propose projects that align with objectives such as promoting civic engagement, human rights awareness, women's leadership, and societal inclusion, with a focus on addressing U.S. foreign policy themes. The funding amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000, with proposals due by January 31, 2025, and projects expected to be completed within one year. Interested teams should submit their proposals to KhartoumEmbassyGrants@state.gov, and further details can be found in the attached application package.

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