# NOFO AEIF 2021

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/smk80021pas004-nofo-aeif-2021/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331589

> U.S. Mission to North Macedonia offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on March 30, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SMK80021PAS004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 30, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## 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

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 nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. 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: · Rule of Law and Government Accountability · Citizen Participation · Cybersecurity and Disinformation · Youth Development and Women Empowerment · Environment Protection A. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: February 19, 2021 Closing date for applications: March 30, 2021 Funding type: Small grant awards Decision date: no later than July 2021. Expected size of individual awards: Between $10,000 to $50,000. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in the period August 2021 – August 2022 with a possibility for a no-cost extension if justified. B. 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. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. · 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. 2. Cost Sharing Inclusion of cost share is not a requirement of this opportunity. 3. Grant Program Area: Proposals must address women in peace, security, and governance. 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 4. Other Eligibility Requirements If the grant will be processed with an individual, that individual is not required to have a DUNS number or be registered in SAM.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is SMK80021PAS004 still open?

No. It closed on March 30, 2021. A newer notice is forecast: SMK800-22-PAS002, forecast, no dates yet.

### Who can apply for NOFO AEIF 2021?

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 NOFO AEIF 2021?

Closed March 30, 2021. 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 $50,000 each. About $50,000 in total for one award.

### 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.