Alumni Engagement and Outreach
ID: 359709Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$100K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is inviting proposals for a Cooperative Agreement aimed at implementing an Alumni Engagement and Outreach Program. This initiative seeks to recognize the contributions of U.S. Government exchange alumni in Kazakhstan while promoting U.S. culture and facilitating alumni activities that share their experiences and expertise with local communities. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, USG alumni associations, educational institutions, and think tanks, with a funding ceiling and floor set at $100,000. Interested parties should submit their proposals by July 24, 2025, and can direct inquiries to KazakhstanAlumni@state.gov for further information.

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