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PAS-UKRAINE-2022-10: Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants Program

Closed Closed June 27, 2022 Opportunity PAS-UKRAINE-2022-10 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$50,000
• Total funding$225,000
• 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)

1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations and individuals are eligible to apply. Individuals: Any Ukrainian citizen, with permanent residency in Ukraine, who is an alumnus or alumna of one or more of the following U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs is eligible to apply.• Programs funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, including the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), Global UGRAD, Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Exchange Program, Fulbright Exchanges, Teacher Exchanges, International Visitor Leadership Exchange Program, and the Professional Fellows Program, others.• Participants of other State Department-funded programs, such as press tours and tech camps.• Exchange and training programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (such as the Faculty Exchange Program), and the Department of Commerce, including SABIT training, others. • The Open World Leadership Program, funded by the U.S. Library of Congress. Organizations: A registered Ukrainian non-governmental, non-profit organization is eligible if: 1) An individual U.S. government exchange program alumnus or alumna is a member, and2) That exchange program participant will have a significant role in the planning and implementation of the project to be supported with Alumni Small Grant Program funds. 3) Groups with a clear connection to U.S. government alumni networking, such as alumni associations, are also eligible. Individuals and Organizations Not Eligible to Apply: U.S. and third-country organizations or individuals are not eligible. Ukrainian citizens who are U.S. exchange alumni but who are not permanent residents of Ukraine are not eligible.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kyiv of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announces the 2nd round of the 2022 Alumni Small Grants Program. Subject to availability of funds, the Embassy will award small grants as described below to alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchanges and training programs. The program seeks to encourage alumni networking, professional development, and civic involvement by supporting alumni-initiated projects that support civil society involvement in Ukraine’s reform efforts, encourage tolerance and integration of marginalized or displaced populations, and celebrate the strong links between the people of the United States and the people of Ukraine. With funding support from the Alumni Small Grants Program, the U.S. government seeks to support alumni initiatives with special focus on projects aimed at mitigating the impacts of Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. Specific thematic priorities are described in detail below. Alumni may apply for grants for the following purposes: · To implement projects that advocate Ukraine’s transition to a prosperous, unified, and democratic state, and support European integration. · To support efforts aimed at the restoration of peace and security in Ukraine, enhance the sense of national unity and cohesion, as well as promote conflict resolution. · To conduct projects that encourage public participation, discussion and community problem solving, support recovery and reconstruction reform initiatives at local level. · To provide support to vulnerable populations (IDPs, veterans, people with disabilities). · To counter malign influences, Russian propaganda and disinformation, increase citizen resilience to propaganda and disinformation through promoting media literacy and cyber hygiene. · To promote youth empowerment, leadership programs, and volunteer activities. · To conduct projects that enhance reforms in education, including civic education. · To conduct projects that support English learning and teaching. · To support alumni association events or alumni networking opportunities. · To support alumni activities that strengthen links with Ukraine’s Window on America network. · To organize training programs or conferences for professional colleagues and/or other alumni.

Category: Other.

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