Deadline: 21 December 2018
Did you study or participate in a U.S. government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program? Do you have a project you would like to undertake that would benefit your community or strengthen the relationship between American and Kyrgyz citizens? If yes, then apply for the 2019 Alumni Small Grants Program.
The U.S Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has announced the Alumni Small Grants Program 2019 with an aim to support innovative, small-scale projects or initiatives that will strengthen local communities, foster positive relationships between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic, and promote mutual understanding of the core values promoted by USG exchange programs.
Priorities
Priority consideration will be given to proposals which:
- Promote key themes such as: regional integration and cooperation; civil society development and building resilient communities; innovation; STEM; business initiatives and entrepreneurship.
- Promote volunteerism and/or public service with the support and participation of exchange program alumni;
- Collaborate with other USG alumni or alumni from different programs to implement the grant;
- Share with a wider community the knowledge or skills gained in the exchange program or training.
Eligibility Criteria
- The small grant program is open to all citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who are alumni of a U.S. government (USG) or U.S. Embassy education or exchange program.
- Grant proposals must:
- Demonstrate how participating alumni will use their exchange experience to address a current challenge/issue in Kyrgyzstan;
- Include a project timeline that takes place between January and June 2019;
- Include a budget that is no more than USD $5,000 for larger projects and no more than USD $1,000 for small-scale projects;
- Specify how the project impact will be monitored and evaluated by project participants; and
- Include a clear social media plan to highlight project progress and successes;
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2ziQFff