Description
The U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025. This fund aims to support public service-oriented projects that directly support the Mission's goals and foreign policy objectives. The proposed projects should identify and support Mission priorities through public service-oriented activities and involve at least two U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program alumni. The project duration can range from 1 to 12 months, and award amounts may range from $5,000 to $35,000. The proposal should include a clear plan and timeline for how and when the team will share information about the project, as well as a budget and budget narrative that are sufficiently detailed.
• The proposal should clearly address the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity.
• The proposed project should support U.S. foreign policy goals, ICS goals, or other mission priorities.
• The project should include a monitoring and evaluation plan to track progress toward specific outputs and outcomes.
• The proposal should demonstrate buy-in and support from the community where the project will take place.
• The budget and narrative justification should be sufficiently detailed, and costs should be reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results.