Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MAP FY22 03
The 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) is a small-grants competition run by the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The goal is to help exchange alumni turn what they learned during their programs into practical, alumni-led projects that address real community challenges. AEIF is a global initiative that has supported hundreds of alumni-led projects since 2011, and the 2022 round specifically aligns with U.S. priorities around strengthening the role of women in peace, security, and governance.
Projects must be designed and managed by teams of at least two eligible alumni (or an alumni association). The Embassy is looking for proposals that fit within broad themes including shared security; economic prosperity with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the digital economy; democratic values; and strengthening ties between Mozambique and the United States. In addition, proposals must clearly address at least one required program area: entrepreneurship, good governance, peace and security, or womens rights. Activities also must take place entirely outside the United States and its territories, and proposals that do not align with the stated objectives are considered ineligible.
Funding is offered as small grant awards ranging from USD 10,000 to USD 40,000, with a maximum award ceiling of USD 40,000. The Embassy posted the announcement on December 16, 2021, and planned to make award decisions no later than April 26, 2022. Proposed projects are expected to be completed within 12 months or less, which means applicants should present a realistic workplan, timeline, and budget that can be executed within a one-year performance period.
Eligibility is limited to individuals who are alumni of qualifying exchange programs listed through the U.S. Department of State alumni network or the J-1 exchange visitor program. Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni themselves, not by organizations. While NGOs, academic institutions, and similar entities cannot apply in the name of the organization, they may participate as implementation partners. U.S. citizen alumni are not allowed to submit proposals as the applicant, but they may join as project team members as long as the project is submitted by at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni. Teams can be made up of alumni from different exchange programs and even different countries, as long as the eligibility rules are met.
Cost sharing is not required, so applicants are not obligated to contribute matching funds. Administrative requirements depend on how the award is processed: if the grant is issued to an individual, there is no requirement for a DUNS number or SAM.gov registration. If the award is processed through a partner organization involved in the project, that organization must have a unique entity identifier (DUNS, as referenced in the notice) and an active SAM.gov registration. Partner organizations are also expected to follow equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination practices for beneficiaries, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
For this Mozambique-specific competition, complete applications were due by March 25, 2022 at 17:30 Central Africa Time and had to be submitted by email to maputopdproposals@state.gov. The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Mozambique under Funding Opportunity Number PAS MAP FY22 03, categorized as a discretionary grant (CFDA 19.022).Apply for PAS MAP FY22 03
- The U.S. Mission to Mozambique in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-12-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-03-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) - U.S. Embassy Mozambique
What is the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)?
AEIF 2022 is a small-grants competition run by the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. It supports alumni-led projects that turn exchange experiences into practical solutions for real community challenges.
Who is this grant opportunity for?
This opportunity is for eligible exchange alumni. Projects must be designed and managed by teams of at least two eligible alumni (or an alumni association).
What is the main goal of AEIF 2022?
The goal is to help exchange alumni apply what they learned during their exchange programs to create alumni-led projects that address community needs.
How does the 2022 round fit into broader priorities?
The 2022 round specifically aligns with U.S. priorities around strengthening the role of women in peace, security, and governance.
What themes should project proposals align with?
The Embassy is looking for proposals that fit within broad themes including shared security; economic prosperity (with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the digital economy); democratic values; and strengthening ties between Mozambique and the United States.
Are there required focus areas that every proposal must address?
Yes. Proposals must clearly address at least one required program area: entrepreneurship, good governance, peace and security, or womens rights.
Where must project activities take place?
All activities must take place entirely outside the United States and its territories.
What makes a proposal ineligible?
Proposals that do not align with the stated objectives are considered ineligible. Projects are also ineligible if activities occur in the United States or its territories.
How much funding is available?
Small grant awards range from USD 10,000 to USD 40,000, with a maximum award ceiling of USD 40,000.
How long can the project last?
Proposed projects are expected to be completed within 12 months or less. Applicants should provide a realistic workplan, timeline, and budget that can be completed within a one-year performance period.
When was the opportunity announced?
The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique posted the announcement on December 16, 2021.
When were award decisions expected?
The Embassy planned to make award decisions no later than April 26, 2022.
Who is allowed to submit an application?
Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni themselves, not by organizations.
Can an organization apply on behalf of alumni?
No. NGOs, academic institutions, and similar entities cannot apply in the name of the organization. However, they may participate as implementation partners.
What exchange programs qualify someone as an eligible alumni applicant?
Eligibility is limited to individuals who are alumni of qualifying exchange programs listed through the U.S. Department of State alumni network or the J-1 exchange visitor program.
Do projects have to be led by alumni teams?
Yes. Projects must be designed and managed by teams of at least two eligible alumni, or by an alumni association.
Can team members come from different exchange programs?
Yes. Teams can be made up of alumni from different exchange programs, as long as the eligibility rules are met.
Can team members come from different countries?
Yes. Teams may include alumni from different countries, as long as the eligibility requirements are met.
Are U.S. citizen alumni allowed to apply?
No. U.S. citizen alumni are not allowed to submit proposals as the applicant.
Can U.S. citizen alumni still participate in the project?
Yes. U.S. citizen alumni may join as project team members as long as the project is submitted by at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni.
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants are not obligated to contribute matching funds.
Are DUNS and SAM.gov registration required?
It depends on how the award is processed. If the grant is issued to an individual, there is no requirement for a DUNS number or SAM.gov registration. If the award is processed through a partner organization involved in the project, that organization must have a unique entity identifier (DUNS, as referenced in the notice) and an active SAM.gov registration.
What nondiscrimination expectations apply to partner organizations?
Partner organizations are expected to follow equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination practices for beneficiaries, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
What was the application deadline for the Mozambique competition?
Complete applications were due by March 25, 2022 at 17:30 Central Africa Time.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted by email to maputopdproposals@state.gov.
Which office issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Mozambique (U.S. Embassy Mozambique).
What is the funding opportunity number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS MAP FY22 03.
How is this grant categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant (CFDA 19.022).
Since this is part of a global initiative, how established is AEIF?
AEIF is a global initiative that has supported hundreds of alumni-led projects since 2011.
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