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In an inspiring initiative for educational and cultural exchange alumni, the U.S. Embassy in Doha has launched the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024), with a notable funding opportunity of $70,000. Under the funding opportunity number PAS-QAT-FY24-001, this grant is aimed at fostering innovative and impactful projects by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs based in Qatar. The AEIF 2024 represents a unique platform for these alumni to apply the skills and knowledge gained from their exchange experiences towards addressing key global and community challenges.
With the goal of funding two projects, ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000 each, the AEIF 2024 encourages proposals that bring together alumni from various programs to strengthen networks and foster collaboration. The focus areas of this year’s fund include climate change action, entrepreneurship and STEM education, particularly targeting the economic empowerment of women, youth, and underserved populations. Additionally, it emphasizes the engagement of youth in civic life and the promotion of the United States as a premier destination for education and English language learning. This initiative underscores the U.S. Mission’s commitment to leveraging the rich experiences of its exchange program alumni for the greater good, fostering a bridge between Qatar and the United States through cultural and educational exchange.
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Opportunity ID: 350966
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General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-QAT-FY24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) Education Humanities (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 13 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants must be Qatari citizen or Third Country Nationals who are based in Qatar; Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/); Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni; Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project; Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries; Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Qatar |
| Description: | U.S. Embassy Doha invites past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-sponsored Exchange programs to apply for the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024). Proposals must include teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements. The most competitive proposals will advance key priorities identified below. Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals with an accompanying budget via email to Dohagrants@state.gov by January 15, 2024.
AEIF provides alumni with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. U.S. Embassy Doha will accept projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support the following objectives: · Bringing alumni together from different exchange programs to build and expand alumni networks and to increase regional and global alumni collaboration. · Encouraging the local population to act against Climate Change, including crafting creative solutions to environmental challenges, green energy, and climate change adaptation. · Supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and STEM fields to expand economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Underserved Populations. · Encouraging youth to participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement. · Encouraging students to choose the United States for their educational needs and for English language learning. Please follow all instructions detailed here and in the Full Announcement for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Proposals that do not address these objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories.
Priority audiences for this program include:
· Alumni of U.S. Exchange programs and alumni of U.S. universities · Women entrepreneurs · Student leaders and emerging young leaders · Decision makers and opinion leaders · Media outlets, Journalists, and influencers · Professors, teachers, trainers, and experts Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed above are still eligible.
Please refer to the detailed Notice of Funding Opportunity for a list of activities and costs, that the AEIF 2024 does not support, and the selection committee will deem applications involving any of these activities and costs ineligible. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 3 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: Maximum of two awards. Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000, though PAS encourages applicants to create proposals that are well below the maximum threshold of $35,000. Total available funding: $70,000 (Subject to availability of funds) Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2024 Fulbright-Hays Act Anticipated programs start date: August 01, 2024
This notice is subject to availability of funding. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION · Applicants must be Qatari citizen or Third Country Nationals who are based in Qatar. · Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). · Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. · Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals, but U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project. · Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries. · Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization. Other Eligibility Requirements · If the grant will be processed with an individual, that individual is not required to have a DUNS number or be registered in SAM.gov. · However, should the grant be processed with an organization that is a partner in the project, that organization must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. · Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Applications and budgets must be submitted using the official AEIF 2024 proposal and budget forms. Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Please ensure that: · The proposal clearly addresses the objectives of the Full Announcement for this NOFO. · The proposal addresses all questions in the official AEIF 2024 proposal form. · All documents are completed in English. · The budget is in U.S. dollars and is submitted using the designated AEIF budget form. · All pages are numbered. The following documents are required: 1. SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance –individuals) 2. SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) 3. SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) (note: the SF-424B is only required for individuals and for organizations not registered in SAM.gov) 4. AEIF 2024 Application Template 5. AEIF 2024 Budget Template (with budget narrative justification) Mandatory Application forms are available for download in the Related Documents section, along with the Full Announcement.
Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit complete proposals to Dohagrants@state.gov with the above listed mandatory documents. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS The criteria listed below and detailed in the Full Notice of Funding Opportunity will be used to evaluate all applications: · Relevance to Application Theme · Purpose and Summary, Description, and Implementation Plan · Degree of Alumni Involvement · Participation and Support from Local Partners · Evaluation and Impact of the Project · Communication, Media, and Outreach Plan · Budget and Budget Narrative If you have any questions about the grant application process, please email our team at DohaGrants@state.gov. Mandatory Application forms are available for download in the Related Documents section, along with the Full Announcement. Mandatory Application forms are also available at: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/forms-repository.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. EMBASSY IN QATAR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Doha PAS +974-4496-6000
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[/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”Related Documents” icon=”” icon_active_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” icon_color=””]Final Notice of Funding Opportunity – PAS Doha AEIF
SF424I – Individual
SF424 – Organization
SF424A – Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
SF424B – Individual and Organization not in SAM.gov
AEIF 2024 Proposal Form
AEIF 2024 Budget Form
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