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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)
AEIF provides alumni of U. S. 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 2022 will support the United States’ commitment to Georgia’s further integration with the West as a more democratic and stable country.
US Embassy Tbilisi will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as:
● US-Georgia ties in honor of the 30th anniversary of U.S.- Georgia diplomatic relations; ● Exposure to American culture and shared values; ● Strengthen economic prosperity, promote innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and improve the digital economy; ● Reinforce democratic values.
Funding Opportunity Title:
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) Funding Opportunity Number:
DOS-GEO-22-004-12152021 Announcement posted:
December 15, 2021 Closing date for applications:
February 4, 2022, 18:0 0. Funding type:
Grant.
Fixed Amount Award.
Expected size of individual awards:
Between $10,000 to $40,00 0.
Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led
projects around the world through a competitive global competition.
This year, AEIF 2022 will support the United States’ commitment to Georgia’s further integration with the West as a more democratic and stable country.
US Embassy Tbilisi will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as:
● US-Georgia ties in honor of the 30th anniversary of U.S.- Georgia diplomatic relations; ● Exposure to American culture and shared values; ● Strengthen economic prosperity, promote innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and improve the digital economy; ● Reinforce democratic values.
Funding Opportunity Title:
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) Funding Opportunity Number:
DOS-GEO-22-004-12152021 Announcement posted:
December 15, 2021 Closing date for applications:
February 4, 2022, 18:0 0. Funding type:
Grant.
Fixed Amount Award.
Expected size of individual awards:
Between $10,000 to $40,00 0.
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
U.S. Embassy Website
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following individuals are eligible to apply: ● Applicants must be alumni of a U. S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U. S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/).
● Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni.
● Alumni who are U. S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U. S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project.
● Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.
● Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni.
Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but can serve as partners for implementing project activities.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://ge.usembassy.gov/embassy/grant-programs/alumni-engagement-innovation-fund/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
TbilisiGrants@state.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-12-15
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2022-03-06
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