Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 - Brazil
This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Brazil to develop community projects that promote democracy, human rights, economic partnerships, and environmental protection, while emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invite alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to apply for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025. This initiative provides funding for alumni-led projects aimed at addressing global challenges within local communities, with a focus on promoting democracy and human rights, strengthening the U.S.-Brazil economic partnership, and supporting climate action and environmental protection. Proposals must incorporate principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000, with all projects to be completed within 12 months. Eligible applicants must include at least two alumni team members, one of whom must be from Brazil. U.S. citizen alumni can participate but cannot lead proposals. Alumni may collaborate with nonprofit or non-governmental organizations to implement projects. All project activities must occur outside the U.S. and its territories. The application process includes three stages. Initially, applicants must submit a simplified application form by January 10, 2025, 11:59 PM (Brasilia Time), either online or via email. Selected applicants will then provide additional details on project design, timelines, budgets, and evaluation plans in the second stage. Finalists may need to submit additional federal forms if selected for funding. Proposals must address program objectives, include a robust communication strategy, and detail measurable outcomes. Budgets should include detailed line-item expenditures but cannot cover costs such as travel to/from the U.S., staff salaries, durable equipment, or partisan activities.
Award Range
$5,000 - $35,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
1
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible Applicants: The following individuals are eligible to apply: Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). Project teams must include at least two (2) alumni. Alumni who are U.S. citizens may not submit proposals but may participate as team members in a project. Alumni teams may comprise alumni from different exchange programs and countries; however, at least one participant must be from Brazil. Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations of USG exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible to apply. Exchange alumni may partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. Grants may be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
January 10, 2025
Grantor
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Brazil)
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