Deadline: 15 May 2019

The U.S. Embassy is seeking applications for its 2019 ESF-funded Alumni Program.

The Program allows a post to provide individual grants to Georgian USG alumni, for activities that support Georgia’s democratic advancement, western integration, economic growth and development of entrepreneurship.

Grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes.

Applicants may develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including the public and/or private sector as well as local organizations, where applicable.

Funding Information

• The maximum amount of funds that may be requested is $24,000 (pending the availability of funds).
• The maximum project period is one year.
• If a group of alumni cooperates to submit the joint project, the requested amount cannot exceed $24,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility is limited to the alumni of U.S.government-sponsored exchange programs, who are citizens or residents of Georgia.
• The submitting applicant should be an individual alumnum or the group of alumni, but the grant can be awarded to the organization partnering in the project.

How to Apply

Please submit project proposals via electronic mail at the address given and include the program name (Democracy Outreach/Alumni Program)in the subject line.

For more information, please visit https://ge.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grant-programs/alumni-grants-pas/