Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
ID: 357705Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Lesotho (DOS-LSO)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

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/357705
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Lesotho is inviting applications for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), aimed at supporting project proposals from past participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants, including individual alumni and alumni organizations, must form teams of at least two alumni to address community challenges in areas such as economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, human rights protection, and public health improvement. Grants will range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total estimated program funding of $25,000, and proposals must be submitted by February 1, 2025, via email to GrantsMaseru@state.gov. Successful applications will be evaluated based on program quality and organizational capability, with compliance to federal regulations required for all recipients.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GrantsMaseru@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Maseru_Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Mission to Lesotho announces the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), inviting past participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals. The application deadline is February 1, 2025. This funding opportunity offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 for projects aimed at addressing community challenges in areas such as economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, human rights protection, and public health improvement. Eligible applicants include individual alumni or alumni organizations, with a requirement for teams to consist of at least two alumni. The program prohibits certain activities including partisan political projects, construction programs, and international travel. Proposals must adhere strictly to application guidelines and submission requirements, with submissions made via email. Successful applications will be evaluated based on program quality, organizational capability, and the viability of achieving stated objectives, among other criteria. The funding is subject to federal guidelines and the potential for continuation grants post-initial funding is contingent on performance and fund availability. Reporting and compliance with federal regulations are mandatory for recipients. Overall, AEIF 2025 aims to foster innovation and cooperation among exchange alumni to effect positive community change.
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