Closed · OFOP0001721 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals

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

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
February 14, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Jamaica that offered $5,000 -- $35,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

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

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals - is cataloged under number OFOP0001721 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Jamaica. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 19, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. 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 February 14, 2025. 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

February 14, 2025

Posted

December 19, 2024

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy, Kingston’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in collaboration with The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs (ECA/P/A) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This call for proposals outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and the application submission procedures. The deadline allows for sufficient time to process and award programs. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This annual funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the U.S. government's relationship with exchange alumni, advance foreign policy goals and amplify the U.S. government's return on investment in exchange programs. Pending availability of funds, AEIF will consider proposals between $5,000 and $35,000. The submission deadline for proposals is February 14, 2025. Since 2011, the U.S. Department of State has supported over 500 impactful projects through AEIF, empowering Exchange Alumni to foster collaboration, advance U.S. foreign policy goals, and strengthen communities worldwide. U.S. Embassy Kingston invites proposals addressing one or more of these priorities: - Alumni Collaboration: Build networks and increase regional or global cooperation among Exchange Alumni. - Strengthen U.S.-Jamaica Ties: Foster activities aligned with bilateral goals and mutual challenges. - Community Development: Empower alumni to implement projects that enhance leadership and benefit their communities. Eligibility: Proposals must involve at least two Exchange Alumni or an alumni association, be led by a non-U.S. citizen Exchange Alumni, and take place outside the U.S. Successful applicants will collaborate with U.S. Embassy Kingston during the project implementation.

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

kingstonalumni@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 19, 2024
Close Date February 14, 2025
Last Updated December 19, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals", offered by U.S. Mission to Jamaica. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. The U.S. Embassy, Kingston’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) in collaboration with The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs (ECA/P/A) is pleased to announce that f...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 14, 2025. 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.
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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