# Alumni Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-kaz-ast-aeeca-24-004-alumni-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353547

> U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $30,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 9, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-24-004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 9, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

• Individual USG alumni or• USG alumni partnered with not-for-profit organizations• USG alumni partnered with for-profit organizations• The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization.

## What the grant funds

PLEASE SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT IN THE ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT NAMED 1. Alumni Grants Program 2024 NOFO Executive Summary: The U.S. Mission Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement an Alumni Grants Program to promote workforce development and strengthen economic diversification in Kazakhstan. Alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs are represented in all sectors of the economy, government, and society in Kazakhstan, and have unique knowledge and skills to address pressing national and global challenges. This funding mechanism will support projects led by alumni directed toward workforce development of youth and women’s economic empowerment. Background: For the past five years, U.S. Mission Kazakhstan’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has supported more than 40 grants to alumni under the Alumni Grants Program (AGP) focused on strengthening civil society. The majority of these grants promoted youth empowerment, women’s empowerment, civic activism, human rights, and media literacy. A fast-changing economy, a skill gap between young people and the demands of the labor market, and social and cultural conventions that restrict work choices make the situation in Kazakhstan complicated for young people, particularly women, seeking to enter the work force. To address this issue, this year, the Alumni Grants Program will prioritize initiatives focused on economic growth and workforce development by supporting alumni with U.S. experience to leverage their expertise and knowledge. Projects should focus on high growth industries such as information technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and tourism. Project Goal: Increase economic participation of youth from underserved communities in high-growth industries through workforce development opportunities by leveraging USG exchange alumni experience. Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of the objectives listed below. Objective 1: Equip young professionals with in-demand knowledge and skills in order to increase their competitiveness and employability through professional development, mentorship, and partnership opportunities with high-growth industries. Objective 2: Increase professional development opportunities for women in high growth industries through mentorship programs and networking events that allow them to connect, share experiences and build professional relationships.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-24-004 still open?

No. It closed on June 9, 2024.

### Who can apply for Alumni Grants Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Alumni Grants Program?

Closed June 9, 2024. 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 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.