PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-02: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
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 Nepal notices from 2022.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 8, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$35,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | December 8, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 23, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 22, 2023 |
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)
Past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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-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.
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