Deadline: 20 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy announces guidelines for the 2020 ESF-funded Alumni Program. Pending the availability of funds, this program allows the U.S. Embassy to provide support for U.S. Government (USG) alumni activities.
The Program allows a post to provide individual grants to Georgian USG alumni, for activities that support Georgia’s democratic advancement, western integration, gender equality and social inclusion, cybersecurity and cyber education, economic growth and development of entrepreneurship.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount of funds that may be requested is $20,000 (pending the availability of funds).
- Grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes.
- The maximum project period is one year.
- If a group of alumni cooperates to submit a joint project, the requested amount cannot exceed $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes.
- Applicants may develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including the public and/or private sector as well as local organizations, where applicable.
- Eligibility is limited to the alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, who are citizens or residents of Georgia.
- Construction, charitable and for-profit projects are not eligible for funding under this program.
- The submitting applicant should be an individual alumnus/alumna or the group of alumni, but the grant can be awarded to the organization partnering in the project.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, visit https://ge.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grant-programs/alumni-grants-pas/