Description
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali is announcing an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund. The fund aims to support innovative solutions to global challenges facing the community. The project should address specific needs and challenges, and the proposal should include a project summary, goal, objectives, design, and methods. The project should also include a timeline, beneficiaries, local project partners, and a communication and outreach plan.
• The project should be led by at least two exchange alumni.
• The project should address one of the following themes: promoting leadership, civic engagement, and youth participation; promoting economic development; empowering women and young entrepreneurs; expanding STEM skills; promoting English language; promoting societal inclusion; and promoting environmental protection.
• The project should take place outside of the United States and its territories.
• The application should be submitted by January 22, 2024.