DOS-GEO-22-004-12152021: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)
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 Georgia notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Georgia offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $10,000) to individuals. Applications closed on February 4, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 1, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$40,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant, Other
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-003 | April 17, 2026 | Closed April 18, 2026 | Closed |
| PDS-DOS-GEO-FY25-003 | December 10, 2024 | Closed January 31, 2025 | Closed |
| PDS-DOS-GEO-FY24-002 | December 12, 2023 | Closed February 15, 2024 | Closed |
| DOS-GEO-23-002-01092023 | January 9, 2023 | Closed February 24, 2023 | Closed |
| DOS-GEO-21-006-042521 | April 29, 2021 | Closed June 2, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 4, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 6, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- Individuals
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.● Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. ● Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but can serve as partners for implementing project activities.
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
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. This year, AEIF 2022 will support the United States’ commitment to Georgia’s further integration with the West as a more democratic and stable country. US Embassy Tbilisi will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: ● US-Georgia ties in honor of the 30th anniversary of U.S.- Georgia diplomatic relations; ● Exposure to American culture and shared values; ● Strengthen economic prosperity, promote innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and improve the digital economy; ● Reinforce democratic values. Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-22-004-12152021 Announcement posted: December 15, 2021 Closing date for applications: February 4, 2022, 18:00. Funding type: Grant. Fixed Amount Award. Expected size of individual awards: Between $10,000 to $40,000.
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 DOS-GEO-22-004-12152021 still open?
No. It closed on February 4, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: SMK800-22-PAS002, forecast, no dates yet.
Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)?
U.S. Mission to Georgia accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)?
Closed February 4, 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.