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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025

ID: PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY25-02 • Type: Posted

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Embassy of the United States in Bujumbura announces an open competition for past participants ( alumni ) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025). We seek proposals from teams of at least two (2) alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2025 should submit proposals to BurundiPublicDiplomacy@state.gov by February 15, 2025. Priority Region: Burundi Program Objectives: AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs 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. This year, AEIF 2025 will support United States' commitment to:

Goal 1: Invest in People: Burundian systems for health and education are strengthened

Goal 2: Invest in the Economy: The foundation for a stronger Burundian economy is created

Goal 3: Invest in Society and the Region: Burundi is a peaceful, open, and stable actor at home and in the region

The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes above mentioned. Proposals that do not address the theme as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: Maximum two awards Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $35,000 Total available funding: Pending availability of funds Type of Funding: FY25 Fulbright Hays Anticipated program start date: June 2025 This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau or embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation ( Substantial Involvement ). Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less.

Background
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 is an open competition announced by the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura for past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. The program aims to provide funding to alumni teams to develop innovative solutions addressing global challenges in their communities, particularly focusing on health, education, and economic stability in Burundi.

Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 projects globally.

Grant Details
Eligible projects must be public service initiatives proposed and managed by teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Proposals should align with the following program objectives:
1) Strengthen Burundian systems for health and education;
2) Create a foundation for a stronger Burundian economy;
3) Promote peace and stability in Burundi and the region.

Projects must be completed within a performance period of 6 to 12 months, with a maximum of two awards anticipated this cycle, ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 each.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs who form teams of at least two members. U.S. citizen alumni may not submit proposals but can participate as team members. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and valid registration on SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The performance period for funded projects will range from 6 to 12 months, with an anticipated program start date in June 2025.

Grant Value
The total available funding for AEIF 2025 is between $5,000 to $35,000 per award, pending availability of funds.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to take place in Burundi.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Mission to Burundi [USAID - OM]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/17/25 U.S. Mission to Burundi posted grant opportunity PDS-BUJUMBURA-FY25-02 for Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $5,000 and $35,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 17, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 15, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 17, 2025, 5:29 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
April 14, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The eligible applicants are:•Alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program or a U.S. government-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.•Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. 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 organization/association of the alumni or the partner organization.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$35,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
Lydia Hanuza Grantor
Contact Email
burundipublicdiplomacy@state.gov
Email Description
PD Section
Contact Phone
25722207244

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