Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals
ID: 357012Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Barbados (DOS-BRB)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357012

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=80c8e7408775da5020b862060cbb355e&view=Default
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    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Barbados is inviting proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration among alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. Eligible applicants, consisting of teams of at least two alumni, are encouraged to submit projects that address themes of Climate Change Resilience and Economic Prosperity, with a focus on enhancing community well-being and entrepreneurship in the Eastern Caribbean. This grant opportunity, with a funding range of $5,000 to $35,000 and an estimated total program funding of $35,000, is part of the U.S. government's commitment to strengthening relations with exchange alumni and advancing foreign policy goals. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by February 14, 2025, and can contact Lisa Howell at bridgetownexchanges@state.gov for further information.

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