Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025
ID: 357322Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Ethiopia (DOS-ETH)

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/357322
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Ethiopia is inviting applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025, aimed at empowering alumni of U.S. government-funded exchanges to implement innovative community projects. Eligible applicants must be alumni who participated in U.S. government-sponsored programs, with project teams required to consist of at least two alumni, and proposals must focus on themes such as fostering collaboration, leveraging diverse expertise, and facilitating dialogue for social impact. This grant program, which has funded nearly 500 projects since its inception, offers funding between $5,000 and $35,000 for projects that must be completed outside the United States, with applications due by January 25, 2025. For inquiries, applicants can contact the PDS Grants Team at pasaddisgrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pasaddisgrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PDS.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Ethiopia announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025, aimed at alumni of U.S. government-funded programs. With funding available between $5,000 and $35,000, teams of at least two alumni are encouraged to propose innovative projects that address global challenges within their communities, promoting sustainable development and mutual understanding. Proposals must target themes such as fostering connections, leveraging diverse expertise, and facilitating dialogue among alumni. Eligible applicants include alumni from U.S. government exchanges, who can partner with non-profits and academic institutions. The funding period ranges from 12 to 18 months, with projects to be completed outside the U.S. with applications due by January 25, 2025. AEFI 2025 funding excludes costs related to U.S. travel, staff salaries, and certain other categories. Applications will be evaluated based on project quality, organizational capacity, budget justification, and sustainability. The notice underscores the commitment to enhance equity and engage underserved communities, aligning with broader U.S. foreign policy objectives. Overall, the AEIF 2025 seeks to empower alumni to implement meaningful community-driven initiatives that reflect their experiences and skills gained during their exchanges.
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