Closed · PAS-KTM-AEIF-NOFO-2022-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Other

AEIF 2022

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

$10K-$40K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 21, 2022
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

AEIF 2022 is a closed other listing from U.S. Mission to Nepal that offered $10,000 -- $40,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$40K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - AEIF 2022 - is cataloged under number PAS-KTM-AEIF-NOFO-2022-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Nepal. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 7, 2021. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $40,000. It expects to issue 2 awards. 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 January 21, 2022. 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 -- $40,000

Close Date

January 21, 2022

Posted

December 7, 2021

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals to the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2022 should submit proposals to alumniktm@state.gov before 11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time on January 21, 2022. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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 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. AEIF 2022 projects will support United States’ commitment to supporting a stable, secure, democratic, and sovereign Nepal; developing Nepal as a reliable economic partner; and, supporting Nepal’s journey to becoming more inclusive with a strong commitment to human rights. Embassy Kathmandu will accept community engagement projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support the following themes. Reinforce democratic values Counter misinformation/disinformation Strengthen economic prosperity and foster entrepreneurship Promote youth empowerment Cultivate innovative solutions to combat climate change Bolster human rights for women, LGBTQI+, Dalit, indigenous, minority, and other marginalized communities

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Sijan Baral, Public Affairs Section

Key Dates

Posted December 7, 2021
Close Date January 21, 2022
Archive Date February 20, 2022
Last Updated December 7, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "AEIF 2022", offered by U.S. Mission to Nepal. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit project proposals to th...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 21, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $40,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
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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