Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants Program
ID: 352280Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Ukraine (DOS-UKR)

Award Range

$0 - $40K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352280

Additional Information

https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Feb 9, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is offering the USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants Program. This program provides small grant assistance funding to USG alumni in Ukraine. The grants aim to support alumni initiatives that enhance civil society involvement, encourage tolerance and integration of marginalized populations, and strengthen the links between the United States and Ukraine. The program focuses on various thematic priorities such as supporting vulnerable populations in newly liberated areas, strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering veterans' rehabilitation, promoting democratic institutions, countering propaganda, enhancing education reforms, and supporting alumni networking opportunities. Individual Ukrainian citizens and registered non-profit organizations in Ukraine are eligible to apply. The program has a total funding of $350,000, with a maximum award of $5,000 for individuals and $40,000 for organizations. The performance period is up to 12 months, starting between May 25, 2024, and September 25, 2024. The application deadline is April 8, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the official website.

Point(s) of Contact
KyivAlumniGrants@state.gov
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