Opportunity Information: Apply for AEIF ARM FY21
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) Program is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Armenia (U.S. Embassy Yerevan). Its purpose is to help alumni of U.S.-sponsored and U.S.-facilitated exchange programs turn what they learned during their exchange into practical, community-based projects. In other words, it is designed for former exchange participants who want to apply their skills, professional networks, and new approaches to real problems at home by building and delivering an innovative public service project.
A central feature of AEIF is that projects must be alumni-led and team-based. Proposals are expected to be designed and managed by a group of at least two eligible alumni, emphasizing collaboration and shared leadership rather than individual initiatives. The program specifically seeks ideas that respond to pressing local needs while also reflecting broader global challenges. AEIF has a long track record: since it started in 2011, it has funded almost 500 alumni-driven projects worldwide through a global competition, which signals that the model is well-established and that the program is oriented toward scalable, high-impact community solutions.
For Armenia, the Embassy will consider public service projects that align with several priority themes. These themes include strengthening economic prosperity by promoting innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and improving the digital economy, which could cover activities like supporting startup skills, small business development, digital transformation, workforce readiness, or technology-enabled economic opportunities. Another major theme is reinforcing democratic values, which may involve civic participation, transparency, community engagement, media literacy, rule-of-law related education, or other initiatives that strengthen democratic culture and institutions. The opportunity also prioritizes social inclusion for people with disabilities and refugees, with suggested channels such as art, sport, and education, pointing to community integration and access-focused programming. Finally, it highlights improving STEM education in Armenia, signaling interest in projects that expand STEM learning, teacher support, student engagement, labs or clubs, mentorship, competitions, or hands-on pathways into science and technology fields.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding, and awards may be made through either a grant or a cooperative agreement (meaning the level of involvement by the funder can vary depending on the structure of the award). The funding activity category is listed as “Other,” indicating the program may support cross-cutting public service initiatives that do not fit neatly into a single standard category. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.022. The agency is the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Armenia. The posting was created on February 26, 2021, with an application deadline of April 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. local Armenia time.
In terms of funding scale and competitiveness, the maximum award amount (ceiling) is listed as $50,000, and the opportunity anticipates making one award. That combination suggests a selective process where proposals need to be clear, feasible, and well-justified, with a strong plan for impact in Armenia and a credible alumni team capable of delivering the project. Eligible applicants are described broadly as “Others,” with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere, but the narrative makes it clear the intended applicants are alumni of U.S.-sponsored or facilitated exchange programs applying as a team of at least two.Apply for AEIF ARM FY21
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Armenia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 1159 p.m. (local, Armenia time). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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