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DOS-DEU-PD-NOFO-25101: FY25 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Closed Closed January 31, 2025 Opportunity DOS-DEU-PD-NOFO-25101 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$35,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Expected awards3
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to any type of organization.

• Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Eligible Applicants• Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. • Alumni Associations. Eligibility requirements• The proposed project identifies and supports Mission priorities through public service-oriented activities.• The proposed project involves at least two U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program alumni and needs to specify a team lead. (All alumni involved in the project will need to be identified as well as verified by post prior to submission of the project proposal. Any non-alumni team members need to be included as well.)• Applications from Alumni Associations will need to specify a team lead.• U.S. citizen alumni may be included on alumni teams; however, the team must have at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange program alumni. U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads on projects.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Please refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity document attached to this opportunity. Applications via Grants.gov or MyGrants are not accepted. Please read the document carefully and follow the application instructions. Executive Summary The 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) provides funding for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to lead community projects that support U.S. foreign policy goals. This opportunity encourages innovative solutions to global challenges while fostering collaboration between alumni and strengthening ties with the U.S. government. Mission Germany seeks proposals from alumni teams of at least two members that align with key themes, including artificial intelligence and technology, energy security, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and projects tied to U.S. and German shared history or cultural milestones. Successful proposals will have clear goals, involve U.S. elements like American speakers or practices, and include a plan to measure their impact. Sample projects might include leadership workshops, STEM hackathons, or digital economy summits. Priority audiences include youth, journalists, educators, and entrepreneurs. This program empowers alumni to use their skills to create positive change in their communities while advancing shared U.S.-German interests.

Category: Education.

Applying now

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