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SMK800-24-PAS001: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program FY 2024

Closed Closed January 30, 2024 Opportunity SMK800-24-PAS001 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$35,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Total funding$70,000
• Expected awards2
• 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)

Non-for-profit originations meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply:• Organization is from North Macedonia.• Applications must be submitted by alumni associations of USG exchange alumni or by a team of at least two exchange alumni (individuals) through a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, think tank, or academic institution that will serve as partner for implementing project activities. • Applicant key staff/ project teams must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored 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 at least two (2) alumni. • Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not participate as primary applicants but may participate as team members in a project.• Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia 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 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals to SkopjeGrants@state.gov by January 30, 2024. Priority Region: North Macedonia Program Objectives: AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-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 nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. This year, the U.S. Embassy will accept public service projects proposed by local USG Alumni organizations and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni which directly support the Embassy’s goals and foreign policy objectives, promote shared interests, and benefit local communities. This year, AEIF 2024 will support United States’ commitment to “Deepen North Macedonia’s democracy and implementation of reforms to improve its reliability and capability as a U.S. partner”. Proposals are expected to address a specific theme such as: • Reinforcing democratic values; • Promoting rule of law and anti-corruption; • Increasing social cohesion among ethnic and political groups and regional partners; • Empowering youth, women, and other marginalized groups; • Supporting North Macedonia’s transition to diversified, sustainable, and renewable sources of energy in order to accelerate regional energy independence; • Countering disinformation; and • Fostering ties between North Macedonia and U.S.A. Proposals must address the themes listed here. Proposals that do not address the theme as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. Participants and Audiences: Applicants should clearly define specific, realistic, target audience(s). Broad target audiences such as general public, youth, everyone etc. should be avoided.

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