01-2021: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is forecast: 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) (SMK800-22-PAS002). Status: Forecast, no dates yet. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Latvia notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Latvia offered grants of up to $40,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on January 31, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 17, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$40,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
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Key dates
| Posted | November 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 2, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Non-profit organisations Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $40,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Embassy of the United States in Riga, Latvia announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2022 should submit proposals to us.embassy.riga@gmail.com by January 31, 2022. AEIF provides alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. U.S. Embassy Riga will accept projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support the theme: 100th Anniversary of U.S. - Latvia Diplomatic Relations. The projects should be aimed at a general audience and should 1) reflect upon a century of U.S.-Latvia relations, 2) consider the future of U.S.-Latvia relations, and 3) promote Translatlantic values. Examples of possible projects may include: An event that highlights inspirational/motivational talks from various U.S. Exchange Program Alumni to share their experiences and how they aim to shape the next 100 years of U.S.-Latvia relations Engagement for youth audience to reflect on U.S. - Latvia relationships over 100 years and encourage dialogue on how youth can shape this relationship through civic engagement and participation Announcement posted: Nov. 15, 2021 Closing date for applications: January 31, 2022. Funding type: Small grant awards Decision date: no later than February 11. Expected size of individual awards: Between $10,000 to $40,000. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should take place and be completed during the time period of June – December, 2022. Eligible Applicants: The following individuals are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, SMK800-22-PAS002, which is forecast.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 01-2021 still open?
No. It closed on January 31, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: SMK800-22-PAS002, forecast, no dates yet.
Who can apply for Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs?
U.S. Mission to Latvia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs?
Closed January 31, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $40,000 each.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.