Eswatini- Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025
ID: 357500Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Eswatini (DOS-SWZ)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357500
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Eswatini is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for 2025, aimed at supporting projects proposed by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants, including alumni and alumni associations, must submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) by January 15, 2025, with selected applicants invited to submit full proposals by February 15, 2025; projects should involve at least two alumni and align with U.S. policy goals in Eswatini. This initiative emphasizes the importance of fostering collaboration and development through alumni networks, with a total funding pool of $105,000 available for awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 for projects lasting less than 12 months. For inquiries, applicants can contact the Mission Mbabane Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team at PDMbabaneGrants@satte.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PDMbabaneGrants@satte.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO-AEIF25-Eswatini.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Eswatini has announced the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for 2025, inviting proposals from alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Interested applicants must first submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) by January 15, 2025, and, if selected, will be invited to submit a full proposal by February 15, 2025. The fund has allocated a total of $105,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 for projects lasting less than 12 months. Eligible applicants include alumni and alumni associations, with projects needing to involve at least two exchange alumni and align with U.S. policy goals in Eswatini. Proposals could focus on enhancing alumni networks, developing leadership capacities, and promoting creative industries or vocational opportunities. The review process will evaluate the relevance, implementation plan, degree of alumni involvement, community support, and monitoring strategies. Selected projects will require adherence to specific reporting and administrative requirements. The initiative reinforces the U.S.' commitment to fostering collaboration and development through alumni networks within the region.
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