# Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-ktm-nofo-23-02-alumni-engagement-innovation-fund/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344806

> U.S. Mission to Nepal offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $35,000 in total. Applications closed on January 23, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Nepal |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 23, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $35,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs

## What the grant funds

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, AEIF 2023 will support United States’ commitment to supporting a stable, democratic, and sovereign Nepal; developing Nepal as a reliable economic partner; and, supporting Nepal’s journey to becoming more inclusive with a strong commitment to human rights. Embassy Kathmandu will accept projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: Reinforce democratic values Counter misinformation/disinformation Strengthen economic prosperity and foster entrepreneurship Promote youth and women empowerment Cultivate innovative solutions to combat climate change Bolster human rights for women, LGBTQI+, Dalit, indigenous, minority, and other marginalized communities FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: Dec 8, 2022 Closing date for applications: January 23, 2023 Funding type: Small grant awards Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000 USD Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed within one year.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-02 still open?

No. It closed on January 23, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund?

U.S. Mission to Nepal 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 Engagement Innovation Fund?

Closed January 23, 2023. 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 $35,000 each. About $35,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.