# Alumni Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-chisinau-fy24-04-alumni-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355404

> U.S. Mission to Moldova offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $85,000 in total. Applications closed on August 19, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-CHISINAU-FY24-04 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Moldova |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 19, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $85,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligible applicants are considered alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Projects teams that include teams of at least two (2) alumni are preferred. Applicants must have dedicated full-time staff to carry out the project's activities and demonstrate their ability to:• Communicate efficiently and carry out their activities in accordance with the scope, goal, and substance of the project.• Develop partnerships with different relevant stakeholders.• Develop communication strategies.

## What the grant funds

This grant initiative aims to drive systemic change and promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles through diverse projects, including: 1. Enhancing Access to Quality Education: Objective: Improve educational opportunities and outcomes for underserved groups within the community. 2. Promoting Social Entrepreneurship: Objective: Foster a culture of social entrepreneurship within the community, encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for local social and environmental challenges. 3. Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity in Local Communities: Objective: Enhance physical, digital, and social accessibility within the community to ensure equitable participation for all residents, including those with disabilities.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-CHISINAU-FY24-04 still open?

No. It closed on August 19, 2024.

### Who can apply for Alumni Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Moldova 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 Grants Program?

Closed August 19, 2024. 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 $40,000 each. About $85,000 in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.