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LBNPAS-22-AW-001-111622: U.S. Embassy Beirut Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2023 (AEIF) NOFO

Closed Closed January 30, 2023 Opportunity LBNPAS-22-AW-001-111622 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$35,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Expected awards2
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

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)

Eligible Applicants: The following individuals are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored 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 at least two (2) alumni. Teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or a recognized USG exchange alumni association. 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. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. Note for Alumni in the diaspora: Alumni in the diaspora can apply for funding under AEIF 2023 from their country of residence for proposals to be implemented in Lebanon. AEIF funds cannot be used to fund international travel but can be used for in-country travel. Alumni living outside of Lebanon can work with someone in Lebanon and should list their team members--including non-alumni--under the project team section in the proposal.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Beirut Public Affairs Section requests statements of interest (SOI) from past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs for funding through the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). The statement of interest should be comprised of a proposal from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below and a budget (see Section D below for required documents). Exchange alumni interested in applying for funding under this statement of interest should submit proposals with a completed budget to PDBeirutGrants@state.gov by January 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard time (Washington, D.C.). A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-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, the U.S. Embassy Beirut Public Affairs Section will accept public service projects for funding under AEIF 2023 that are proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni which directly support the Embassy’s goals and foreign policy objectives, promote shared interests, and benefit local communities. Team members are expected to address a specific theme in the Lebanese community. Such themes may include (but are not limited to) good governance; climate change; strengthening economic prosperity and inclusive economic growth; promoting innovation; improving the digital economy; fostering entrepreneurship; skill building to improve job opportunities; enhancing education and English language programs; protecting cultural heritage, or countering disinformation, propaganda, and malign influence. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Statement of Interest Submission Period Opens: November 15, 2022 Closing date for Submission: January 30, 2023 11:59PM EST Funding type: Small grant Proposal shortlists selected: mid-March 2023 *Proposals not shortlisted will be notified by the end of March 2023. Final AEIF 2023 proposal selection: no later than June 30, 2023 Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000 Program Period of Performance and Start Date: The proposed period of performance should not exceed 18 months.

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