The Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States in Mozambique 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 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). The Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to
[email protected] by January 16, 2023. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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. The Public Diplomacy Section will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: · Fostering community resilience to promote stability, including through the creative arts and sports. · Promoting democracy, human rights and justice for all, including for women, young girls, and persons with disabilities. · Enhancing educational and cultural connections between Americans and Mozambicans. · Expanding access to English language learning. · Countering dis- and mis-information. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: November 22, 2022 Closing date for applications: January 16, 2023 Funding type: Small grant awards Funding Authority: FY23 Fulbright Hays Decision date: By March 06, 2023 Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000 Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in a 12-month timeframe or less This notice is subject to availability of funding.