PAS-FRANCE-FY2021-01: 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to France notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to France offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on March 22, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-FRANCE-FY2024-01 | December 22, 2023 | Closed February 21, 2024 | Closed |
| PDS-FRANCE-FY2022-01 | December 6, 2021 | Closed April 3, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 22, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 21, 2021 |
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)
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/) residing in France. Projects teams must include 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. A not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, or academic institutions must serve as partner for implementing project activities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Mission to France announces an open competition for past participants ("alumni") of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2021 should submit proposals to GrantsFrance@state.gov mail address by March 22, 2021, 23:59 CET. The U.S. Mission to France will evaluate all proposals and recommend one proposal for funding by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Projects will be evaluated by ECA against proposals received from alumni around the world. Given the current health situation, projects that can be easily adapted to virtual or hybrid virtual/in-person activities will be given priority. 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. U.S. Mission to France will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support U.S.-France leadership on global challenges: -Entrepreneurship and economic development -Diversity and Inclusion -Women and girls' empowerment -Promotion of American studies and American English -Cooperation in sciences, technology, health and innovation -Countering violent extremism -Media literacy and countering disinformation Priority Region: France All application materials must be submitted in English to GrantsFrance@state.gov. Please submit your proposal using the application forms found on the "Related Documents" sections, or on the U.S Embassy France's website. For more information, eligibility, and deadlines please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity "AIEF PAS-France-FY2021-01". Questions can be directed to GrantsFrance@state.gov. Please note: We do not provide any pre-consultation for application related questions that are addressed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAS-FRANCE-FY2021-01 still open?
No. It closed on March 22, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021)?
U.S. Mission to France accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021)?
Closed March 22, 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 $50,000 each.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.