Grants / Department of State / U.S. Mission to North Macedonia

2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)

Forecast Forecast, no dates yet Opportunity SMK800-22-PAS002

• Award ceiling$40,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Expected awards1
• Total funding$40,000
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity is 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/).

Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

AEIF provides alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand upon 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 2022 will support United States’ commitment to: · Support North Macedonia in embracing inclusive democracy, citizen-responsive government, and rule of law; · Continue to aid North Macedonia’s efforts to fully integrate into Euro-Atlantic institutions; and · Enable North Macedonia to build a stronger, more diversified economy. Themes: The U.S. Embassy North Macedonia will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: Educational programs and initiatives that contribute to business transparency and improving North Macedonia’s investment climate; Innovative programs that raise climate awareness by focusing on the green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurial initiatives; Educational and training programs on media and digital education and literacy; Educational and training programs on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the era of 5G technology and digitalization; Programs advancing energy cooperation and energy security; Programs that support women’s, minorities’, and other underrepresented groups’ political, security, economic, and civic participation, and inclusion; Programs elevating women into senior and top leadership positions as well as promoting those not yet at the high levels in government, business management, academia, and other vital sectors. A. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: November 22, 2021 Closing date for applications: February 1, 2022 Funding type: Small grant awards Decision date: no later than February 18, 2022. Expected size of individual awards: Between $10,000 to $40,000. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed within 12 months. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants: The following individuals are eligible to apply: · 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) alumni. · Alumni who are U.S.

Category: Other.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Aleksandar Jovanovic, Grantor, ilazig@state.gov, 0038923102218.

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