Closed · DOS-KAZ-ALM-PAS-21-004 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$50K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 18, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan that offered $10,000 -- $50,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$50K
award range
Closed
application status
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - is cataloged under number DOS-KAZ-ALM-PAS-21-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 18, 2021 and last updated on March 24, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $50,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 18, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

April 18, 2021

Posted

March 18, 2021

Instrument

Grant

Description

This funding opportunity seeks to contribute to addressing the mental health epidemic in Kazakhstan through leveraging the expertise and insight within the USG alumni network. While the project should aim to support its direct target beneficiaries, it should lay the roadmap for scaling the use of effective educational, methodological, and capacity-building approaches to addressing mental health issues among at-risk populations in Kazakhstan beyond its direct participant audiences. Moreover, the project should aim to contribute to breaking the stigma around mental health issues and promote a culture supportive of mental wellbeing and resilience. Project Goal: To increase awareness of mental health issues and promote a healthy and resilient lifestyle, thereby reducing the repercussions of poor mental health on Kazakhstani society. Using American best practices to identify the causes, resiliency techniques, and symptoms of mental health issues is encouraged. Project Audience(s): Possible audiences include, but are not limited to Men, Youth, Parents and General Public, Mental Health Professionals, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Domestic Violence and Trafficking Victims, Civil Society, NGOs. Project Objectives: Project objectives will vary among submitted proposals, but should reflect the Project Goal outlined above and clearly state projected outcomes in terms of the number of beneficiaries, types of deliverables, long-term impact and the timeline. Objectives: Projects may support one or more of the following objectives: Objective 1: Increase in public understanding of mental health issues, capacity to recognize its signs and acquire effective strategies for providing timely help; Objective 2: Increase in public understanding of resources, methods, and tools that promote mental health and resiliency, especially among at-risk audiences; highlighting/utilizing/relying on American best practices to promote mental health. Objective 3: Reduced stigma and harmful myths around mental health and treatment for mental health issues in Kazakhstan.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Raushan Akhmetova Alumni Coordinator Akhmetovar@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 18, 2021
Close Date April 18, 2021
Archive Date May 18, 2021
Last Updated March 24, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund", offered by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. This funding opportunity seeks to contribute to addressing the mental health epidemic in Kazakhstan through leveraging the expertise and insight within the USG alumni network. While the project should...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 18, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $50,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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