Funder: U.S. Mission to Indonesia
Due Dates: May 12, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per project; minimum $5,000; single-year funding
Summary: Supports innovative projects led by teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored programs in ASEAN member states or Timor-Leste.
Key Information: Applicants must be teams of at least two alumni from two or more ASEAN countries or Timor-Leste.
Description
The U.S. Mission to ASEAN is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 to support innovative, community-focused projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The fund aims to foster collaboration among alumni across ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, encouraging cross-border initiatives that address shared challenges and promote regional cooperation. Projects should demonstrate creativity, sustainability, and measurable impact in areas such as community development, education, civil society, and cultural exchange.
Due Dates
- Application Deadline: May 12, 2025, 23:59 (GMT+7)
Funding Amount
- Award Ceiling: $35,000 per project
- Award Floor: $5,000 per project
- Funding Type: Grant (single-year)
- Cost Sharing/Matching: Not required
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants: Individuals who are alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs administered by the U.S. Mission to ASEAN.
- Team Requirement: Proposals must be submitted by teams of at least two alumni from at least two different ASEAN member states or Timor-Leste.
- Eligible Countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste.
- Other Requirements: All team members must meet the program’s alumni eligibility criteria.
Application Process
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to HapsariDA@state.gov.
- Format: Follow the guidelines provided in the official opportunity announcement.
- Deadline: Ensure submission by May 12, 2025, 23:59 (GMT+7).
- Additional Information: For full details and application materials, refer to the official opportunity page.
Additional Information
- Projects should demonstrate regional collaboration and address issues relevant to ASEAN or Timor-Leste communities.
- The fund is highly competitive; proposals should clearly articulate objectives, expected outcomes, and sustainability plans.
- Only alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs are eligible; non-alumni are not eligible to apply.
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