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. PlainGrants indexes 58 other opportunities from U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan.
- $30K-$40K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.900
- CFDA program
- 58
- other opportunities from U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan
Archived opportunity record
Alumni Grants Program is closed (last close June 9, 2024). Check the agency catalog for replacement NOFOs. U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan still indexes 58 other opportunities here.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
Application window closed
Closed June 9, 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
Catch-all / unrestricted eligibility mark · DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-24-004
Grants.gov marks Alumni Grants Program with a catch-all / unrestricted eligibility code (Others (see official listing text)). Read the official announcement text for the real applicant filter — the code alone is not a door list. The extract does not mark applicant cost-sharing as required. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Other (O). This eligibility-code string dominates the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan book (52 peers, 88% of 59).
- Code 25
- Others (see official listing text)
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
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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What to do next
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