U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · Department of State
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2021
In short: U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic expects to make 5 awards of $5,000 to $50,000.
Key facts
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Jun 20, 2021) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- $5,000 – $50K
- Total available
- $50K · about 5 awards
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Set by the official notice: see Who can apply below
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 7
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Who can apply, from the official notice
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/5c771725-7f87-4355-b81c-4057facbdbb2 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/a663e132-4366-4b0c-8012-1b6d7e73b438
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice NOFO_AEIF_STEAM_2021.pdf (9 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Registrations you need first (1)
SAM.gov · p. 8
“To be eligible to receive your funding, all organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet, as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.” Open page 8
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Budget narrative / justification · p. 6
“Consider negotiating deals to include coffee breaks, lunch, presentation equipment, or modest supplies, and include this information in the budget justification.” Open page 6
Dates in the notice
May 20, 2021 · p. 1
“May 20, 2021 Closing Date and Time for Submission of Application:” Open page 1
June 20, 2021 · p. 2
“Proposals must be submitted in English and using the official AEIF 2021 Forms by no later than June 20, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.” Open page 2
Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)
Not an eligible applicant: Proposals that do not address the priorities as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible. · p. 2
“Proposals that do not address the priorities as outlined in the program objectives will be deemed ineligible.” Open page 2
Not an eligible applicant: Embassy website at www.do.usembassy.gov Other budget formats will not be accepted, and the project will be... · p. 5
“Embassy website at www.do.usembassy.gov Other budget formats will not be accepted, and the project will be deemed ineligible.” Open page 5
Files from the official listing
The notice, forms and templates the agency attached.
- NOFO_AEIF_STEAM_2021.pdf (168 KB)
Full announcement
Who in Tennessee has won this program
7 awards to Tennessee groups in 4 counties since 2022. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Recipient | Goodlettsville, Sumner County | $3,403 | 2023 |
| Individual Recipient | Jackson, Madison County | $866 | 2023 |
| Individual Recipient | Nashville, Davidson County | $656 | 2023 |
| Individual Recipient | Nashville, Davidson County | $340 | 2024 |
| Individual Recipient | Jackson, Madison County | $300 | 2023 |
| Individual Recipient | Memphis, Shelby County | $290 | 2023 |
| Individual Recipient | Memphis, Shelby County | $180 | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
About the federal program
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Program number 19.022 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement), project grant
How applications are judged
Match
None required (federal program listing).