Closed · PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-02 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

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

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 23, 2023
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Nepal that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - is cataloged under number PAS-KTM-NOFO-23-02 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 8, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. The agency has projected $35,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $35,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $18,000. 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 January 23, 2023. 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

$5,000 -- $35,000

Close Date

January 23, 2023

Posted

December 8, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$35,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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, AEIF 2023 will support United States’ commitment to supporting a stable, 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 projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: Reinforce democratic values Counter misinformation/disinformation Strengthen economic prosperity and foster entrepreneurship Promote youth and women empowerment Cultivate innovative solutions to combat climate change Bolster human rights for women, LGBTQI+, Dalit, indigenous, minority, and other marginalized communities FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: Dec 8, 2022 Closing date for applications: January 23, 2023 Funding type: Small grant awards Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000 USD Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed within one year.

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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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

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U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Sijan Baral +977 1-423 4209

Key Dates

Posted December 8, 2022
Close Date January 23, 2023
Archive Date February 22, 2023
Last Updated December 8, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund", offered by U.S. Mission to Nepal. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 23, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $35,000. Total estimated funding: $35,000. 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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