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Grant for EducationUSA AI/STEM and Sports Diplomacy Initiatives in Georgia

This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, Public Diplomacy Section, under the U.S. Department of State, to support EducationUSA AI/STEM and Sports Diplomacy initiatives in Georgia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, Public Diplomacy Section - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - EducationUSA AI/STEM and Innovation Hubs Initiative - Engagement of high school and university students, young entrepreneurs, computer programmers, startup founders, and emerging tech leaders - Activities include AI and STEM-focused advising workshops, innovation talks, and university outreach in five Georgian cities (Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Akhaltsikhe, Telavi) - EducationUSA Sports Pathways Initiative - Specialized advising for Georgia's top athletic talent on sports scholarships and athletic programs at U.S. schools, colleges, and universities - Outreach to local sports schools and academies, and virtual engagement with U.S. university coaches - Focus on sports such as soccer, basketball, rugby, martial arts/MMA, judo, wrestling, and tennis - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: Non-profit and non-governmental organizations, including EducationUSA advising centers in Georgia; for-profit entities are not eligible - Total available funding: $50,000 (up to $25,000 per initiative) - Projects must be completed within 12 months or less - SAM.gov registration is required - Excludes projects related to partisan political activity, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, or institutional growth - Emphasis on promoting U.S. higher education, American innovation ecosystems, and responsible AI tools developed by U.S. companies

Description

This funding opportunity supports the America First agenda by strengthening U.S. competitiveness, expanding American universities' international recruitment pipelines, and building lasting ties between Georgian talent and U.S. institutions through two initiatives: the EducationUSA Sports Pathways Initiative and the EducationUSA AI and Innovation Hubs. The AI/STEM and Innovation Hubs initiative engages students and tech leaders in five Georgian cities through workshops and university outreach. The Sports Pathways Initiative connects Georgia's top athletic talent with U.S. higher education opportunities through advising on sports scholarships and athletic programs. Eligible applicants include EducationUSA advising centers in Georgia, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, and organizations without an EducationUSA affiliation. For-profit entities are not eligible.

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