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Grants for Alumni-Led Public Service Projects in North Macedonia (AEIF 2022)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia seeks proposals for the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia, Public Affairs Section - Eligibility and Participants: - Open exclusively to alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs (excluding U.S. citizens as lead applicants) - Teams must consist of at least two alumni - Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions may participate as partners but cannot apply as lead applicants - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of innovative, alumni-led public service projects - Projects must address at least one of the following themes: - Inclusive democracy and citizen-responsive government - Euro-Atlantic integration - Economic diversification - Climate awareness - Digital education and literacy - Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - Energy cooperation and security - Inclusion and advancement of women and underrepresented groups - Special encouragement for projects targeting Ukrainian refugees in North Macedonia - Funding and Performance: - Individual grant awards range from $10,000 to $40,000 - Projects must be completed within 12 months - No cost sharing required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include detailed project plans, monitoring and evaluation strategies - Budget restrictions prohibit durable equipment, construction, and activities within the United States - Projects must be implemented outside the United States, specifically in North Macedonia

Description

The 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) is a grant competition announced by the U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia for alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. It provides funding to alumni teams of at least two members to design and implement innovative solutions addressing global challenges in their communities, supporting themes such as inclusive democracy, Euro-Atlantic integration, economic diversification, climate awareness, digital education, energy security, and inclusion of underrepresented groups. The program offers small grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $40,000, with projects expected to be completed within 12 months. Applicants must be alumni (non-U.S. citizens) and proposals must be implemented outside the United States.

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