Closed · PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY23-02 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2023

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

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 28, 2023
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2023 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Burundi that offered $5,000 -- $35,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$35K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2023 - is cataloged under number PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY23-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Burundi. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 27, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 28, 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

March 28, 2023

Posted

February 27, 2023

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Embassy of the United States in Bujumbura 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 (2) alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to BurundiPublicAffairs@state.gov by March 28, 2023. A. 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: · Goal 1: Invest in People: Burundian systems for health and education are strengthened. · Goal 2: Invest in the Economy: The foundation for a stronger Burundian economy is created. · Goal 3: Invest in Society and the Region: Burundi is a peaceful, open, and stable actor at home and in the region. The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes above mentioned. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: February 27, 2023 Closing date for applications: March 28, 2023 Funding type: Fulbright-Hayes Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000 Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less.

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

Mission Burundi Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Key Dates

Posted February 27, 2023
Close Date March 28, 2023
Archive Date April 27, 2023
Last Updated February 27, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2023", offered by U.S. Mission to Burundi. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. The Embassy of the United States in Bujumbura announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applica...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 28, 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. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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