Alumni Support for Local Communities Fund (2024-2025)
ID: 354854Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan (DOS-AZE)

Award Range

$5K - $30K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354854
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 11, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan, under the category of Community Development, has posted a grant opportunity titled "Alumni Support for Local Communities Fund (2024-2025)". This grant aims to empower alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to create and implement public service-oriented projects that make a positive difference in their communities. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity falls under the discretionary category. The grant has a CFDA number of 19.900.

The grant is open to individuals, and the deadline for submission is July 15, 2024, 23:59 (Baku time). The award ceiling is $30,000, with an award floor of $5,000. The estimated total program funding is $30,000, and it is expected that four awards will be granted.

The Alumni Support for Local Communities Fund will support the United States Government's commitment to Adaptive Solutions: Developing Infrastructure for Climate Resilience in honor of Baku's hosting of COP29. The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan is accepting public service projects that support themes such as economy, civil society, education, and environment. These projects should focus on reviving the economy, improving the business climate, promoting civil society and inclusion, supporting gender equality and women empowerment, improving education for underserved communities, and raising awareness about the importance of clean air and water, environmental protection, and natural preservation.

For more information and to submit proposals, interested individuals can contact BakuPASalumni@state.gov. The grantor contact for this opportunity is Nigar Aliyeva, reachable at aliyevan@state.gov. The opportunity will be archived on August 14, 2024.

Point(s) of Contact
aliyevan@state.gov
Files
Title
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Alumni Support for the local communities Fund (2024-2025).docx
6/11/2024
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