Closed · DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-24-004 · CFDA 19.900 · Discretionary
Alumni Grants Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $30K-$40K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- June 9, 2024
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Alumni Grants Program is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan that offered $30,000 -- $40,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $30K-$40K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.900
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Grants Program - is cataloged under number DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-24-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 16, 2024 and last updated on April 25, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $30,000 -- $40,000. 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 June 9, 2024. 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
$30,000 -- $40,000
Close Date
June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024 23:59 Astana Time
Posted
April 16, 2024
Instrument
Grant
Description
PLEASE SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT IN THE ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT NAMED 1. Alumni Grants Program 2024 NOFO Executive Summary: The U.S. Mission Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement an Alumni Grants Program to promote workforce development and strengthen economic diversification in Kazakhstan. Alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs are represented in all sectors of the economy, government, and society in Kazakhstan, and have unique knowledge and skills to address pressing national and global challenges. This funding mechanism will support projects led by alumni directed toward workforce development of youth and women’s economic empowerment. Background: For the past five years, U.S. Mission Kazakhstan’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has supported more than 40 grants to alumni under the Alumni Grants Program (AGP) focused on strengthening civil society. The majority of these grants promoted youth empowerment, women’s empowerment, civic activism, human rights, and media literacy. A fast-changing economy, a skill gap between young people and the demands of the labor market, and social and cultural conventions that restrict work choices make the situation in Kazakhstan complicated for young people, particularly women, seeking to enter the work force. To address this issue, this year, the Alumni Grants Program will prioritize initiatives focused on economic growth and workforce development by supporting alumni with U.S. experience to leverage their expertise and knowledge. Projects should focus on high growth industries such as information technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and tourism. Project Goal: Increase economic participation of youth from underserved communities in high-growth industries through workforce development opportunities by leveraging USG exchange alumni experience. Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of the objectives listed below. Objective 1: Equip young professionals with in-demand knowledge and skills in order to increase their competitiveness and employability through professional development, mentorship, and partnership opportunities with high-growth industries. Objective 2: Increase professional development opportunities for women in high growth industries through mentorship programs and networking events that allow them to connect, share experiences and build professional relationships. Objective 3: Identify gender biases and advocate for policies that fight against discrimination in hiring, promotion, pay equity, and career advancement for women within Kazakhstan’s business ecosystem. Potential Project Audiences: · Youth and young adults aged 18 – 35 residing in low-income or underserved communities · Women entrepreneurs · Business leaders · Government officials · Social media influencers · Civil society representatives · Academics and higher education professionals
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
Ainur Sembayeva EOL Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator Phone +77172702315 X2315
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