Official funding announcement — preliminary draft
Funder: Aleksandar Jovanovic Grantor
Opportunity number: SMK800-22-PAS002
Official listed status: forecasted
Closing information: Forecast or rolling; controlling deadline requires official review
Award disclosure: Official federal synopsis lists an award ceiling of 40,000; applicant-level applicability requires full-NOFO review.
Applicant categories in federal synopsis: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Federal synopsis
AEIF provides alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand upon 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 2022 will support United States’ commitment to: · Support North Macedonia in embracing inclusive democracy, citizen-responsive government, and rule of law; · Continue to aid North Macedonia’s efforts to fully integrate into Euro-Atlantic institutions; and · Enable North Macedonia to build a stronger, more diversified economy. Themes: The U.S. Embassy North Macedonia will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: Educational programs and initiatives that contribute to business transparency and improving North Macedonia’s investment climate; Innovative programs that raise climate awareness by focusing on the green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurial initiatives; Educational and training programs on media and digital education and literacy; Educational and training programs on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the era of 5G technology and digitalization; Programs advancing energy cooperation and energy security; Programs that support women’s, minorities’, and other underrepresented groups’ political, security, economic, and civic participation, and inclusion; Programs elevating women into senior and top leadership positions as well as promoting those not yet at the high levels in government, business management, academia, and other vital sectors. A. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Announcement posted: November 22, 2021 Closing date for applications: February 1, 2022 Funding type: Small grant awards Decision date: no later than February 18, …
Draft intake record. Eligibility, program terms, current amendments and applicant ceiling must be independently verified before publishing.