Alumni Engagement and Outreach Program
ID: 354925Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan (DOS-KAZ)

Award Range

$80K - $80K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354925

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c8004605477e42d04f681864336d439e&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is offering a grant opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement and Outreach Program," aimed at enhancing cultural ties between the United States and Kazakhstan through the engagement of U.S. government exchange alumni. The program seeks proposals that recognize the contributions of these alumni as opinion leaders and promote U.S. culture, diversity, and inclusion within local communities. With a funding amount of $80,000 available for a single award, projects are expected to run for 6 to 12 months, and applicants must submit their proposals by the deadline of July 14, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section at kazakhstanalumni@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kazakhstanalumni@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    04 - Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey.docx
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    05 - Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).docx
    05 - Suggested grant proposal format (if applicant does not have own template).docx
    05 - Template - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Excel version).xlsx
    05 - Template - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).docx
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    06 - PDS Budget Narrative Sample Template.xlsx
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    09 - SF- 424 (Updated).pdf
    09 - SF- 424A (Updated).pdf
    09-SF- 424B (Updated).pdf
    09-SF-.pdf
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    Alumni Engagement and Outreach 24-25- Final.pdf
    Alumni.pdf
    The U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Alumni Engagement and Outreach Program," with an available funding amount of $80,000 aimed at enhancing cultural ties between the U.S. and Kazakhstan through alumni activities. The program seeks to acknowledge the contributions of U.S. government (USG) exchange alumni, support their roles as opinion leaders, and promote U.S. culture and diversity through engaging local audiences. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Kazakhstan-based organizations, specifically USG alumni associations, non-profits, NGOs, think tanks, and educational institutions. The application deadline is July 14, 2024, with projects anticipated to run for 6 to 12 months. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a valid registration on SAM.gov. Proposals should focus on strengthening alumni networks, establishing partnerships for ongoing engagement, and utilizing multimedia to showcase alumni achievements. Successful applications will be evaluated based on program feasibility, organizational capacity, project planning, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation plans, and sustainability. Furthermore, adherence to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles is emphasized throughout the proposal process.
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