Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is offering the Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants Program, aimed at supporting initiatives led by alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs in Ukraine. This program seeks to enhance civic involvement, professional development, and civil society engagement, particularly in areas such as the reintegration of vulnerable populations, strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises, and combating corruption. With a total funding amount of $350,000 available, individual grants can range from $5,000 for individuals to $40,000 for organizations, with applications due by April 8, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their proposals via email to KyivAlumniGrants@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
- Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations and individuals are eligible to apply: Individuals: Any Ukrainian citizen, with permanent residency in Ukraine, who is an alumnus or alumna of one or more of the following U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs is eligible to apply.• Programs funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, including the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), Global UGRAD, Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Exchange Program, Fulbright Exchanges, Teacher Exchanges, International Visitor Leadership Exchange Program, Professional Fellows Program, the Ukrainian Business Leaders (UBL/PIE), and others.• Participants of other State Department-funded programs, such as press tours and tech camps.• Exchange and training programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (such as the Faculty Exchange Program), and the Department of Commerce, including SABIT training, others. • The Open World Leadership Program funded by the U.S. Library of Congress.Organizations: A registered Ukrainian non-governmental, non-profit organization is eligible if: 1) An individual U.S. government exchange program alumnus or alumna is a member, and2) That exchange program participant will have a significant role in the planning and implementation of the project to be supported with Alumni Small Grant Program funds. 3) Groups with a clear connection to U.S. government alumni networking, such as alumni associations, are also eligible. Collaboration of two or more alumni of various exchange programs is highly encouraged. Individuals and Organizations Not Eligible to Apply: U.S. and third-country organizations or individuals are not eligible.Ukrainian citizens who are U.S. exchange alumni but who are not permanent residents of Ukraine are not eligible.