Opportunity Information: Apply for SMK800 22 PAS002
The 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the U.S. Mission to North Macedonia that funds alumni-led, public service projects. The basic idea is to help alumni of U.S.-sponsored exchange programs take the skills and networks they gained during their exchange experience and turn them into practical, community-focused solutions to real problems. AEIF has been operating since 2011 and, over time, has supported nearly 500 alumni-designed projects worldwide through a competitive selection process. In the North Macedonia context, the program is framed around U.S. priorities of strengthening inclusive democracy and rule of law, supporting citizen-responsive governance, helping the country continue its path toward deeper Euro-Atlantic integration, and contributing to a stronger and more diversified economy.
Projects must align with at least one of the Embassy-designated themes. The Embassy is looking for initiatives that are clearly educational, capacity-building, or solutions-oriented, particularly where they can demonstrate tangible benefits for communities in North Macedonia. Priority thematic areas include programs that improve business transparency and the investment climate; climate awareness efforts that promote a green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurship; media literacy and digital education to help people navigate information responsibly; training and education related to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the context of 5G and broader digitalization; projects that advance energy cooperation and energy security; and initiatives that expand participation and inclusion for women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups across political, security, economic, and civic life. A related emphasis is placed on elevating women into senior leadership and supporting women who are earlier in the pipeline to reach higher levels in government, business, academia, and other key sectors.
In terms of funding and timing, AEIF 2022 is structured as a small grants program with individual awards expected to range from $10,000 to $40,000, with an award ceiling of $40,000. The performance period is designed for projects that can be completed within 12 months, so proposals need to be realistic about scope, staffing, and deliverables within a one-year timeline. Key dates listed for this round include an announcement posted on November 22, 2021, an application deadline of February 1, 2022, and a target decision date no later than February 18, 2022.
Eligibility is centered on exchange alumni rather than organizations. Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded exchange program (as listed on the State Department alumni site) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (including J-1 related programs). Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni, and project teams must include at least two alumni, meaning this is not meant to be a solo application. U.S. citizen alumni are not allowed to submit proposals as applicants, but they can participate as members of a project team. Teams can be cross-program and even cross-country, so long as the proposal fits the Embassy priorities and the activities are carried out outside the United States and its territories.
Organizations such as NGOs, think tanks, and academic institutions cannot apply in the name of the organization, but they can be included as implementing partners to help deliver activities, provide venues, recruit participants, or contribute specialized expertise. Cost sharing is explicitly not required, which reduces barriers for alumni teams that do not have separate funding lined up. Administrative requirements also depend on how the award is processed: if the grant is processed with an individual, the individual does not need a DUNS number or SAM.gov registration; if it is processed through a partner organization, 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 and non-discrimination practices for both employment and beneficiary selection, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Overall, AEIF 2022 in North Macedonia is best understood as a practical, action-oriented funding opportunity for exchange alumni teams who can design a focused project with measurable community impact in areas like transparency and good governance, climate and green innovation, digital and media literacy, cybersecurity and emerging tech skills, energy security, and inclusive participation and leadership. The strongest proposals are likely to be those that clearly connect an alumni team’s exchange-derived expertise to a local need, show credible partnerships and implementation plans, and lay out achievable outcomes within the 12-month project window.Apply for SMK800 22 PAS002
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to North Macedonia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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 Jan 12, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 01, 2022. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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