Deadline: 30 April 2019
Applicants are invited to submit applications for the Alumni Small Grants program which is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN).
In the previous grant cycle (2013 – 2016), PUAN awarded 150 grants for projects of up to the U.S. $5,000 to alumni across Pakistan. These projects helped increase mutual understanding, community engagement, and invested in people by funding programs that support improving educational opportunities.
Types of Grant Opportunity
- OPEN TOPICS: Project proposal on any theme/topic/subject area, provided it is in consistence with grant guidelines. Please read Funding Projects to find out what kind of projects can be funded. The maximum funding available under this category is PKR 500,000. PUAN reserves the right to award a grant at a higher amount in limited circumstances.
- SPECIAL THEMES: Proposals are solicited on pre-defined themes for each cycle. The maximum funding available under this category is PKR 1,000,000/-. The approved projects must be implemented during July-September 2019. The themes for the cycle are:
- Skills Building for Youth
- Improving Education
- Sharing American Culture
Funding Projects
Funding is available for projects that:
- Support and develop new Pakistani voices and leaders.
- Provide educational or economic opportunities for Pakistani youth and the general public.
- Create opportunities for engagement between the people of Pakistan and regional neighbours.
- Advance the public good and promote community service in Pakistan.
- Increase understanding about the United States and the American people, or strengthen mutual understanding between the United States and Pakistan.
Duration
The maximum duration for each project is four (4) months from the date of signing the Grant Award Document (GAD).
Eligibility Criteria
All registered and verified exchange alumni in Pakistan are eligible to apply for the grant.
How to Apply
- Applicants can download the application form via the given website.
- Applicants must submit a 60-second video clip explaining the project along with the application form.
- Please ensure that application packet (forms, CVs, video) does not exceed 5MB in size.
For more information, please visit https://pakusalumninetwork.org/grants/