Closed · PDS-OSL-FY25-0002 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) - Norway

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

$5K-$35K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 15, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) - Norway is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Norway 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 (AEIF) - Norway - is cataloged under number PDS-OSL-FY25-0002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Norway. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 23, 2024 and last updated on March 12, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $35,000. The agency has projected $35,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 15, 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

March 15, 2025

Deadline extension to comply with extension from Office of Alumni Affairs.

Posted

December 23, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$35,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Embassy Norway Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025  The Embassy of the United States in Norway announces an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs (ExchangeAlumni) to submit applications to the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025) We seek proposals from teams of two or more ExchangeAlumni, at least one of whom is Norwegian or resident in Norway, that meet all program eligibility requirements below. ExchangeAlumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals to oslogrants@state.gov by 23:59 Oslo time on February 15, 2025. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a unique opportunity for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs (ExchangeAlumni) to expand on skills and knowledge gained during their exchange experience, connect with fellow alumni, and elevate their role as community leaders. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 900 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. Past participants have developed projects that promote media literacy education, build community resilience, foster alumni network development, and engage with issues such as climate change and sustainable development. Goals and Objectives AEIF is designed to increase the impact of the U.S. government’s investment in exchange participants and programs, by providing ExchangeAlumni with funding to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. All AEIF projects must include at least one of the following: · Convene ExchangeAlumni from one or more U.S. government exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increase regional and global collaboration of alumni. · Strengthen the relationship between ExchangeAlumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address mutual goals and challenges. · Support ExchangeAlumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities. We welcome creative proposals that address the elements above and promote the relationship between the U.S. and Norway through a variety of topics including, but not limited to: Highlighting the importance of the strong security and defense relationship between the U.S. and Norway Promoting awareness of, and interest in, benefits of the economic relationship between the U.S. and Norway Sharing best practices in research security and academic integrity. Expanding bilateral ties based on shared Norwegian and American values Capitalizing on interest in the history and legacy of Norwegian emigration to the United States during the bicentennial commemorations in 2025 to underscore connections between contemporary Norway and the U.S.

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.

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Agency Contact

Oslo Grants - AEIF

Key Dates

Posted December 23, 2024
Close Date March 15, 2025
Archive Date April 14, 2025
Last Updated March 12, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) - Norway", offered by U.S. Mission to Norway. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) – Embassy Norway Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025  The Embassy of the United States in Norway announces an open competition for past participants of U.S. go...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 15, 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. Total estimated funding: $35,000.
How do I apply?
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