Deadline: 25 June 2018

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of American in Pretoria, South Africa has announced a call for proposals for the 2018 U.S. Government Exchange Alumni Small Grants Competition.

Their long-term goal is to support the alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs in their efforts to strengthen communities by sharing information, expertise and values; mobilizing resources; and enriching relationships between South Africa and United States.  They seek proposals that advance one or more of the following:

• Good Governance / Rule of Law
• Human Rights, Civil Society, or NGO Management
• Literacy / Educational Opportunity
• Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment
• Advancing Innovation in Science, Technology, and Health
• Youth Leadership and Development
• Entrepreneurship

Eligible Applicants

• Proposals must be submitted by alumni of a U.S. Government sponsored academic, cultural, or professional exchange program.
• Applicants are encouraged to work in teams of at least two, with both team members being alumni of any U.S. Government Exchange Program (e.g. Fulbright, Mandela Washington Fellowship, IVLP).
• Please feel free to contact the Alumni Office or Public Affairs sections at the embassy or consulates to gather information about other alumni doing similar work.
• Applicants of the project must be 18 years or older to qualify for receipt of grant money.

How to Apply

Proposals should be submitted by email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit Alumni Small Grants Competition.