The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2024). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2024 should submit proposals to
[email protected] by February 15, 2024. · Program Objectives: AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: · Combating disinformation; · Support for the Ukrainian community in Slovakia, inclusion of marginalized groups/minorities; · Reforming existing/establishing new alumni associations and networks; · Youth engagement and combating brain drain. Proposals must address at least one of the program objectives. Proposals that do not address the theme as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories.