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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2024 Grant Opportunity for U.S. Exchange Program Alumni in Latvia

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024) grant, administered by the U.S. Mission to Latvia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Latvia - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government exchange programs (individuals only, not organizations) - Products/Services Requested: - Project proposals (no specific products or OEMs required) - Focus areas include: - Strengthening civil society and NGOs - Supporting democratic mechanisms - Promoting media literacy and countering disinformation - Advancing anti-corruption efforts - Fostering entrepreneurship - Affirming NATO commitments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must primarily benefit Latvian audiences - Strict eligibility: only alumni teams may apply - Mandatory use of official application and budget forms - Budget restrictions: no funding for religious/partisan activities, large equipment, or U.S.-based activities - Maximum award per project: $35,000; minimum: $5,000 - Projects must be completed within the specified program period - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for project proposals, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Embassy of the United States in Riga invites past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit proposals for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund. The program seeks projects from teams of at least two alumni that strengthen the resilience of the U.S.-Latvia partnership by focusing on civil society, media literacy, countering disinformation, fighting corruption, promoting entrepreneurship, and affirming NATO commitments. Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 with projects expected to be completed by May 31, 2025. Applications are due by February 1, 2024, and must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations.

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