U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu
The Embassy of the United States in Kathmandu announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2021 should submit proposals to alumniktm@state.gov before 11:59 PM Nepal Standard Time on March 25, 2021.
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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
Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed project, including project objectives and anticipated impact.
Project Team Information: There must be at least two exchange alumni team members for a project to be considered for funding. Along with the name and contact information, describe the role each team member will have in the project and their experience, qualifications, and ability to carry out that role. Indicate what proportion of their time will be used in support of the project.
Problem Statement: Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed project is needed.
Project Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the project is intended to achieve. How will the project impact the community and what changes (in people, institutions, attitudes, or practices) will you see? The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measu
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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.
Cost Sharing
Examples include in-kind support (services, labor, supplies/equipment, or volunteers), a business contributing food, an organization offering a venue at a discount or free of charge, an NGO sponsoring an activity, an expert donating time to facilitate a seminar, etc. We encourage all proposals to include some form of cost sharing.
The 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
The Embassy of the United States in Ulaanbaatar announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2021 should submit proposals to susi@usembassy.mn by Monday, January 25, 2021 8:30 a.m. (Ulaanbaatar time).
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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.
U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyz Republic: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2021
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The U.S. Embassy Bishkek invites USG Exchange Program Alumni to submit proposals for the
2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) which empowers exchange alumni to respond to emerging in-country and regional needs by supporting public service projects.
Key Themes
U.S. Embassy in Bishkek will consider public service projects proposed and managed by teams of alumni that Promote key themes such as:
Response to the pandemic, including economic resilience,
Dialogue between urban and rural communities,
Development of civil society and resilient communities,
Innovation and STEM,
The successful proposals designed and led by USG exchange alumni can receive grants from $10,000 up to $50,000 from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.