Description
The U.S. Embassy Beirut Public Affairs Section is requesting statements of interest from past participants of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs for funding through the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). The statement of interest should be comprised of a proposal from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements and a budget. Proposals must address a specific theme that supports any of the Embassy’s strategic goals, such as good governance, climate change, economic prosperity, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and cultural heritage. The proposed period of performance should not exceed 18 months, and proposal start dates should be no earlier than September 1, 2023.
• The award floor is $5,000, and the award ceiling is $35,000.
• Proposals must be submitted by exchange alumni or a recognized USG exchange alumni association.
• Teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.
• Applications must be submitted in English, and all documents must be in U.S. dollars.
• The budget should be submitted using the designated AEIF 2023 budget form.