# Alumni Outreach Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/smk800-22-pas005-alumni-outreach-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340075

> U.S. Mission to North Macedonia offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $40,000 in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SMK800-22-PAS005 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $40,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- 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/).

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Alumni Outreach Program. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Program Objectives: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia, administers an Alumni Outreach Program to support projects initiated by alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Awards may be granted up to $25,000. These grants serve as one-time opportunities to support alumni in their efforts to launch projects that build on their participation in exchange programs. Projects should be designed to be sustainable after the performance period is over. All alumni grant proposals should demonstrate the following: · How the proposed activities develop and share the skills and expertise the alumni gained in the United States within their own communities. · How the proposed activities continue the purpose or theme of the alumni’s program. · How the project benefits other citizens of North Macedonia. Alumni proposals may be submitted by a single alumna or alumnus or by a group of alumni who propose to work together on a project. Illustrative activities: round-table discussions, workshops, and community service projects that promote economic reform and democratic advancement through networking and activism among alumni across the political spectrum. Please use innovative approach when developing your project proposals. The selection is very competitive and being creative and unique will be key to success. Participants and Audiences: Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program, including numbers anticipated to be reached. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, while secondary audiences are those who will be reached by the project’s primary audiences as a result of their participation. For example, in a teacher training program, the primary audience would be the teachers who will be trained, while the secondary audience would be their students. Audiences who are considered a priority for grants funded under this NOFO are: Youth and young adult leaders between 13 and 30 years old.

## Questions people ask

### Is SMK800-22-PAS005 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2022. A newer notice is forecast: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY22, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for Alumni Outreach Program?

U.S. Mission to North Macedonia 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 Outreach Program?

Closed June 30, 2022. 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 $40,000 in total across about 3 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.