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Grant Opportunity for Alumni-Led Social Impact Projects in Italy

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Italy invites proposals for the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) grant program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Italy - Purpose and Scope: - Seeks innovative, alumni-led projects addressing global challenges in Italian communities - Open to alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs (individuals and NGOs) - Projects must be managed by teams of at least two alumni - Key Themes: - Democratic practices and human rights - Diversity and inclusion (minority populations, migrants, LGBTQI+) - Women’s empowerment - Disability rights - Intergenerational justice - Climate change - Youth engagement through language and the arts - Funding Details: - No cost sharing or matching required - No specified minimum or maximum award amount - Funding instrument is a grant - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are requested - Focus is on public service projects, not procurement of goods or services

Description

The 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) invites alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit proposals for projects that expand on skills gained during their exchange experience. The program supports innovative solutions to global challenges within Italian communities, focusing on themes such as democratic practices, human rights, diversity and inclusion, women's empowerment, disability rights, intergenerational justice, climate change, and youth engagement through language and the arts. Proposals must be submitted by January 30, 2022, and projects should be managed by teams of at least two alumni. The funding is provided as grants without a specified minimum or maximum award amount.

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