2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Jordan to implement innovative projects that promote economic resilience, youth leadership, environmental sustainability, and strengthen U.S.-Jordan relations.
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan invites alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to apply for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This initiative supports alumni-led projects that address key themes, including economic resilience and entrepreneurship, youth leadership and civic participation, environmental sustainability, and strengthening U.S.-Jordan relations. Projects should foster collaboration, build community capacity, and highlight shared U.S.-Jordan values and experiences. Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000, with an expected total of two awards. Eligible applicants are teams of at least two alumni from U.S. exchange programs. While nonprofit organizations and institutions cannot apply directly, they may partner on project implementation. Applicants with private businesses cannot use their organizations as partners to avoid conflicts of interest. Proposals should clearly define project goals, activities, timelines, and expected outcomes, aligning with one or more of the program's themes. Applications must include a budget with detailed line-item justifications. All submissions are due by January 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Amman time) via email to JordanAlumni@state.gov.
Award Range
$5,000 - $35,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
2
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
The following are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni. Not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply. These entities may serve as partners for implementing project activities but not as primary implementers. Individuals who own a private business may not use their organization as a partner to avoid any conflict of interest.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
January 20, 2025
Grantor
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
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