OpportunityTitle: Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022
CategoryExplanation: -Environment, climate change  -Diversity and Inclusion   -Entrepreneurship and economic development  -Women and girls&apos; empowerment   -Cooperation in sciences, technology, health and innovation   -Countering violent extremism   -Media literacy and countering disinformation
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants must be citizens or residents of France, alumni of a U.S. government-sponsored exchange and training program (Fulbright Exchange Programs; International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) and IVLP-on-demand; Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship Initiative; Summer Institutes for European Student Leaders; Jeunes ambassadeurs de l&#8217;engagement associatif / Youth Ambassadors for Community Service; Start US Up &#8211; programme d&#8217;initiation &#224; l&#8217;entreprenariat; Women2Women; NATO Tours; International Writing Program in Iowa), have the leading role(s) in the project.Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs.American and third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply.
Description: The U.S. Mission to France announces the Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022, which supports U.S. government-funded exchange and training program alumni in implementing best practices and experiences gained during their program. Exchange alumni interested in participating in the Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022 should submit proposals to GrantsFrance@state.gov mail address by April 10, 2022, 23:59 local (French) time. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Alumni Small Grants Competition &#8211; France 2022 provides alumni of U.S. government- sponsored and facilitated exchange and training programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community.The U.S. Mission to France will accept public service projects proposed and managed by alumni that support U.S.-France leadership on global challenges:-Environment, climate change-Diversity and Inclusion-Entrepreneurship and economic development-Women and girls&apos; empowerment-Cooperation in sciences, technology, health and innovation-Countering violent extremism-Media literacy and countering disinformation This competition also aims to maintain contacts with alumni and to encourage networking among alumni. Given the current health situation, projects that can be adapted to online or hybrid (virtual/in-person mix) formats will be given priority. Projects must have a Franco-American component. Grants should be used to carry out specific, concrete projects with measurable and realistic results. Project proposals should describe specific objectives, outcomes, and intended audiences, and should include a starting and ending date of the project that do not exceed twelve months. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to: academic and professional lectures, seminars, speaker programs, game jams, hackathons, workshops, educational and training programs on media and digital education and literacy, diversity and inclusion, women and girls&apos; empowerment, innovative programs that raise climate awareness by focusing on the green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurial initiatives, featuring a U.S. expert...Priority Region: FranceAll application materials must be submitted in English to GrantsFrance@state.gov Please submit your proposal using the application forms found on the &quot;Related Documents&quot; section, or on the U.S Embassy France&apos;s website. For more information, eligibility, and deadlines please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity &quot;PDS-France-FY2022-02 ASGC&quot;.Questions can be directed to GrantsFrance@state.gov Please note: We do not provide any pre-consultation for application related questions that are addressed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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GrantorContactText: U.S. Embassy France Grants Team