Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001721
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 Call for Proposals is a competitive grant opportunity offered through the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, led by the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Alumni Affairs. The program is built to keep U.S. government exchange alumni actively connected and engaged, while also turning alumni-driven ideas into practical projects that advance shared priorities. At its core, AEIF is meant to strengthen the U.S. government's relationship with alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, support U.S. foreign policy objectives, and increase the long-term return on investment from exchange programming by helping alumni continue creating impact after their programs end.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.022, with proposed project budgets generally expected to fall between $5,000 and $35,000, depending on the availability of funds. The opportunity is published under Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0001721 by the U.S. Mission to Jamaica. The application deadline is February 14, 2025, and the timeline is structured to allow adequate time for review, processing, and award decisions. While the notice lists "ExpectedAwards: 0" in the source data, the call still signals that awards may be made if funding is available, so applicants should treat it as a real, competitive process and follow all submission instructions closely.
The Embassy is specifically inviting proposals that align with one or more of three main priorities. The first is Alumni Collaboration, which emphasizes building or expanding networks among exchange alumni and increasing regional or global cooperation, ideally creating connections that last beyond the grant period. The second priority is Strengthen U.S.-Jamaica Ties, which focuses on activities that reinforce bilateral relationships and address shared challenges in ways that are relevant to both countries' goals. The third priority is Community Development, which supports alumni-led initiatives that develop leadership, create tangible local benefits, and strengthen communities through practical, on-the-ground projects. In other words, the fund is looking for alumni to design and deliver solutions, not just discussions, and to demonstrate how those solutions contribute to broader relationship-building and policy goals.
Eligibility is centered on exchange alumni leadership and real alumni involvement. Proposals must include participation by at least two exchange alumni, or be submitted through an alumni association, and they must be led by a non-U.S. citizen exchange alumnus. Projects must take place outside the United States, consistent with the program's focus on overseas impact and public diplomacy outcomes. Successful applicants should also expect active coordination with the U.S. Embassy Kingston during implementation, which implies ongoing communication, alignment with Mission goals, and likely standard grant management requirements such as reporting on activities and results. Eligible applicant types include alumni who completed a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program, alumni associations in countries where the United States has current representation, and Public Diplomacy Sections working with alumni to support Mission objectives.
This call sits within a longer-running Department of State effort. Since 2011, AEIF has supported more than 500 projects worldwide, positioning it as a proven mechanism for alumni to collaborate, scale ideas, and deliver measurable community and diplomatic outcomes. For applicants in Jamaica and the region, the practical takeaway is that strong proposals will clearly show alumni leadership, meaningful collaboration among alumni, an implementable plan with a realistic budget within the stated range, and a direct connection to at least one of the Embassy's priorities, especially where the project can demonstrate lasting networks, community-level results, and a clear contribution to U.S.-Jamaica engagement.Apply for OFOP0001721
- The U.S. Mission to Jamaica in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2025 Call for Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-12-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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