# U.S.AlumniOutreachSmallGrantsProgramCompetition

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/alumni-fy21-01-u-s-alumnioutreachsmallgrantsprogramcompetition/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331760

> U.S. Mission to Armenia offered grants of up to $10,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on April 15, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ALUMNI-FY21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Armenia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 15, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following entities are eligible to apply:1) Alumni of all USG-funded and USG-sponsored exchange programs that are residents of Armenia;2) Armenian-registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, that have USG alumni members;3)Independent media outlets registered in Armenia that have USG alumni members.

## What the grant funds

Project proposals should aim to address the following program priorities: • Support democratic institutions, promote civic engagement and political dialogue; • Extend development and empowerment opportunities for youth from the regions of Armenia; • Promote social inclusion and strengthen civic participation and rights protection of marginalized communities; • Localize best practices and expertise gained during the exchange program in the United States in support of economic reform, good governance and transparency; • Support initiatives that promote digital security/safety and critical thinking skills and counter hate speech. Grants should be used to carry out specific, concrete projects with measurable and realistic results. Project proposals should describe specific objectives, outcomes, intended audiences, and should include starting and ending dates of the project that do not exceed twelve months. We encourage networking among alumni and cooperative projects between partnering NGOs. Involving the regions of Armenia in any aspect of the proposal is strongly encouraged.

## Questions people ask

### Is ALUMNI-FY21-01 still open?

No. It closed on April 15, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for U.S.AlumniOutreachSmallGrantsProgramCompetition?

U.S. Mission to Armenia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S.AlumniOutreachSmallGrantsProgramCompetition?

Closed April 15, 2021. 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 $10,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.