2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025)
ID: 357505Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Morocco (DOS-MAR)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357505
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Morocco is offering the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), inviting proposals from teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to address local challenges in areas such as Climate, Digital Transformation, Economics, Education, and Governance. Eligible applicants, who must be non-U.S. citizens, can apply for funding ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total funding pool of $35,000 available for up to two awards. This initiative aims to leverage the skills gained from exchange experiences to foster community resilience and promote innovative solutions, with applications due by January 31, 2025, submitted to RabatGrants@state.gov. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Moustapha Laalioui at the same email address.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rabatgrants@state.gov
    Files
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    2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State has announced the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025) to encourage alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Morocco to propose innovative projects addressing local challenges in areas such as Climate, Digital Transformation, Economics, Education, and Governance. Teams of at least two alumni can apply for funding ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 by the application deadline of January 31, 2025. The AEIF funds alumni-led initiatives that leverage skills gained from their exchange experiences to foster community resilience. Priority will be given to projects that promote climate adaptation, enhance economic prosperity, and strengthen collaborations between civil society and local governments. Applicants must be non-U.S. citizens who have participated in relevant exchange programs, and applications are subject to specific eligibility requirements. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on program quality, organizational capacity, sustainability, and potential impact on underserved communities. Projects must adhere to specified funding restrictions and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Successful organizations will be required to submit reporting on their project outcomes. This funding opportunity aligns with U.S. diplomatic objectives through the engagement of exchange alumni in addressing global challenges within their communities.
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