OpportunityTitle: 2024 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
CategoryExplanation: 1. Digital and media literacy   2. Strengthening economic prosperity and fostering entrepreneurship, with a focus on empowering indigenous entrepreneurs to create economic opportunities within local communities   3. Empowering grassroots entrepreneurs to develop and lead eco-tourism initiatives, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of indigenous Jordanian communities.  4. Promoting youth and women empowerment   5. Cultivating innovative solutions to combat climate change   6. Empowering women, indigenous, and other underserved communities
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply: Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni. Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization, but can serve as partners for implementing project activities. Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/). Projects teams must include teams of at least two (2) alumni from different exchange programs.
Description: 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 more than 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. This year, AEIF 2024 will support the United States&apos; commitments to strengthening inclusive economic prosperity and growth, promoting innovation, digital and media literacy, eco-tourism, climate action, advocacy, and awareness programs for underrepresented, and grassroot communities in Jordan. Programs should preferably include the use of arts and culture as a medium to advance project goals and/or use innovative approaches to education and training.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: JordanAlumni@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Public Affairs Section &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Amman