Closed · PDS-BUD-FY23-NOFO-AEIF23 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023)

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

$5K-$25K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 10, 2023
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023) is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Hungary that offered $5,000 -- $25,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$25K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023) - is cataloged under number PDS-BUD-FY23-NOFO-AEIF23 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Hungary. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 20, 2022 and last updated on February 27, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $25,000. The agency has projected $25,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $25,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $13,000. 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 March 10, 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 -- $25,000

Close Date

March 10, 2023

Posted

December 20, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$25,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy Budapest, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to BudapestGrants@state.gov email address by 11:59 p.m. (CET) on March 10, 2023.PDS Budapest has updated this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please check the full announcement for the updated sections:- A. Program Description, Program Objectives - B. Federal Award Information - D.4 Submission Dates and TimesProgram Objectives: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 over 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition.PDS Budapest will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) USG alumni that support themes such as but not limited to:- Support Shared Security- Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy- Reinforce Democratic Values- Foster Hungarian and U.S. Ties- Countering Russian disinformationPriority Region: In the territory of Hungary

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

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: U.S. Embassy Budapest, Public Diplomacy Section Grants Management

Key Dates

Posted December 20, 2022
Close Date March 10, 2023
Archive Date April 9, 2023
Last Updated February 27, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023)", offered by U.S. Mission to Hungary. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. The U.S. Embassy Budapest, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. gov...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 10, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $25,000. Total estimated funding: $25,000. 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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