New grant opportunity on Grants.gov: ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

Funding Opportunity ID: 323621 Opportunity Number: PAS-CHISINAU-FY20-03-OUTREACH Opportunity Title: ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation: We are seeking proposals that advance one or more of the following priorities: • Fostering Innovation and Supporting Entrepreneurship • Combatting corruption • Enhancing Moldova’s Cyber Security posture • Promoting Moldova’s energy diversification efforts • Supporting free and fair elections • Encouraging Good Governance The U.S. Embassy is also soliciting applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2020, a global competition for USG alumni. The themes for this opportunity are: • Strengthening the role of women in peace, security, and governance • Engaging women as partners in preventing terrorism and countering radicalization and recruitment • Promoting protection of women and girls from violence, abuse, and exploitation • Supporting women’s political, economic, and civic participation CFDA Number(s): 19.900 Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to Moldovan non-profit organizations where at least two alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, who are citizens or residents of the Republic of Moldova play a leading role in project implementation. This applies also to Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2020 grants competition. Please mention the organization in the project application. Agency Code: DOS-MDA Agency Name: Department of State U.S. Mission to Moldova Posted Date: Jan 14, 2020 Close Date: Feb 26, 2020 Last Updated Date: Jan 14, 2020 Award Ceiling: $25,000 Award Floor: $5,000 Estimated Total Program Funding: Expected Number of Awards: 10 Description: The Alumni Small Grants program supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in and promoting ideas, implementing best practices, and sharing the experiences gained during their U.S. exchange program. Grants support a wide range of programs, including professional and community development, with the ultimate goal of increasing mutual understanding between U.S. and Moldovan citizens. Alumni small grants generally range from $5,000-$25,000. A complete application must contain the following mandatory elements: 1. Application Format in MS Word format (Please download from Related Documents)2. Detailed Budget in MS Excel format (Please download from Related Documents)3. Budget Narrative (free form)4. CVs of the paid staff and experts For the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2020 grants competition please submit the following documents:1. AEIF 2020 Application Form (Please download from Related Documents)2. AEIF 2020 Budget Form (Please download from Related Documents)3. CVs of the paid staff and experts For more details see attached Related Documents. Version: 3 Modification Comments: Final

Published at: January 14, 2020 at 02:15PM
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