Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity (Latvia)

The U.S. Mission to Latvia is seeking applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, which aims to strengthen the U.S.-Latvia partnership and advance shared democratic values. The program supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs, with a focus on national security, economic growth, democratic governance, and cultural exchange. Eligible applicants include individuals and non-governmental organizations, with a requirement for at least two alumni to be part of the project team. The proposed projects should have a duration of 12 months and demonstrate measurable audience impact within that timeframe. The primary beneficiaries of the projects are members of the Latvian public, with an emphasis on reaching communities outside of Riga. • The program aims to support at least two alumni-led projects that address priority areas, with each project reaching a minimum of 100 direct beneficiaries. • The projects should demonstrate tangible benefits to citizens of both Latvia and the United States. • The program encourages all interested parties to contact Embassy representatives to discuss and consult on their project ideas. • The proposed projects should have a clear problem statement, program goals and objectives, and a detailed budget and budget narrative justification.