Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025
ID: 357897Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

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/357897

Additional Information

https://kz.usembassy.gov/alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-aeif/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is inviting applications for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), aimed at empowering youth and fostering creativity through alumni-led projects. Eligible applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs, with project teams consisting of at least two alumni, and projects are expected to address key societal challenges in Kazakhstan over a 6-12 month implementation period. The grant offers funding ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with an anticipated three awards to be made, and applications are due by February 14, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact the grantor at kazakhstanalumni@state.gov or visit the official website for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kazakhstanalumni@state.gov
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