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Grants for Alumni-Led Public Diplomacy Projects in Central African Republic

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bangui supports locally led initiatives by alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs in the Central African Republic. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Bangui, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Central African alumni of U.S. Government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Alumni associations and nonprofits - Program Details: - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 grants - Supports projects advancing U.S. values, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships - Focus on strengthening security, economic opportunity, and democratic resilience in the Central African Republic - Eligible activities include community-based initiatives, English-language, cultural, and media programming - Funding: - Up to two awards anticipated - Individual grant amounts: $5,000 to $35,000 - Total available funding: up to $70,000 (pending availability) - Cost sharing encouraged but not required - Period of Performance: - Projects must be completed within 6 to 12 months - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government exchange programs - Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than procurement of products.

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bangui invites proposals for projects that advance U.S. interests by contributing to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America through strategic international engagement. This funding opportunity seeks locally led initiatives that demonstrate how U.S. values, civic participation, and people-to-people partnerships strengthen security, expand economic opportunity, and reinforce democratic resilience, while building durable relationships between the United States and the Central African Republic. Eligible applicants include Central African alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs, nonprofits, and individuals. The program anticipates up to 2 awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 each, with a project performance period of 6 to 12 months.

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