PDS-BUD-FY23-NOFO-AEIF23: 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Hungary notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Hungary offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 27, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$25,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-BUD-FY22-NOFO-AEIF22 | January 13, 2022 | Closed April 1, 2022 | Closed |
| PAS-BUD-FY21-NOFO-AEIF21 | March 18, 2021 | Closed April 20, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 20, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 10, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 9, 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)
- 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/).- Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) USG alumni.- Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project; however, the team must have at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange program alumni.- Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.- Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy Budapest, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State 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 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to BudapestGrants@state.gov email address by 11:59 p.m. (CET) on March 10, 2023. PDS Budapest has updated this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please check the full announcement for the updated sections: - A. Program Description, Program Objectives - B. Federal Award Information - D.4 Submission Dates and Times Program Objectives: 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 over 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. PDS Budapest will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) USG alumni that support themes such as but not limited to: - Support Shared Security - Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy - Reinforce Democratic Values - Foster Hungarian and U.S. Ties - Countering Russian disinformation Priority Region: In the territory of Hungary
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PDS-BUD-FY23-NOFO-AEIF23 still open?
No. It closed on March 10, 2023.
Who can apply for 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023)?
U.S. Mission to Hungary accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023)?
Closed March 10, 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 $25,000 each. About $25,000 in total across about 2 awards.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.
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