TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-002: Alumni Outreach Small Grants (AOG) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 29, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | December 29, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 30, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 30, 2024 |
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)
1. Eligible Applicants: • Individual alumni. • Not-for-profit organizations based in Uzbekistan. • Civil society/non-governmental organizations based in Uzbekistan. • Thinktanks based in Uzbekistan. • Public and private not-for-profit educational institutions based in Uzbekistan. Note: For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal at a time.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past AEECA/ESF PD Programs awards averaged $83,527; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Alumni Unit of the U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce the availability of funding through its Alumni Outreach Small Grants (AOG) Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Applications must be submitted electronically via Tashkent-Alumni@state.gov. This funding opportunity is designed for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. Government-funded and U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs and invites proposals for projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Uzbekistan through academic and professional programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Note to applicants: All programs must: 1) include an American cultural element, or connection with applicants’ U.S. exchange experience in a specific field. 2) promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: · Develop enduring ties by strengthening the understanding and appreciation of U.S. culture and values. · Strengthen Uzbekistan’s ability to address security and criminal threats bolster regional stability, and cooperation. · Bolster Uzbekistan’s ability to address transnational health threats and mitigate the effects of climate crises. · Advance economic reforms that deliver a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable market-based economy. · Better the lives of the people of Uzbekistan through improved public health and education services.
Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AEECA/ESF PD Programs (19.900) awarded $192 million across 2,295 grant awards, an average of $83,527 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $35.7 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 484 | $23.3 million | |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 10 | $6.1 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 10 | $5.0 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-002 still open?
No. It closed on April 30, 2024.
Who can apply for Alumni Outreach Small Grants (AOG) Program?
U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan 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 Small Grants (AOG) Program?
Closed April 30, 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 $10,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 15 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.
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