Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 21 004 012521
The Alumni Grants Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi funding opportunity designed specifically for Georgian alumni of U.S. government (USG) exchange programs who want to run practical, community-focused projects that strengthen Georgia's democratic development and support Western integration. It is structured as a small-grants competition, meaning it is aimed at relatively modest, clearly defined initiatives that can show concrete results rather than large, multi-year programs. The Embassy is looking for proposals that respond to a real, visible need in a community and that can demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as clear deliverables, quantifiable reach, or documented improvements tied to the project activities.
The program priorities center on areas the Embassy views as directly connected to democratic resilience and Euro-Atlantic integration. Examples of eligible themes include promoting gender equality; strengthening inclusion and participation of ethnic and religious minorities; supporting independent media development; improving cyber-security awareness and building cyber education; advancing basic education; encouraging economic growth; and fostering entrepreneurship. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate where it makes sense, including forming partnerships with public sector bodies, private sector actors, schools, or local civil society organizations, as long as the proposal remains focused and outcomes can be tracked.
A specific emphasis is placed on basic education proposals, with guidance that projects in this category should focus on strengthening public schools in grades 1 through 12. The opportunity highlights approaches such as teacher training and professional development, as well as innovative student programs. It also points to tangible school-based improvements and enrichment activities, including development of school libraries, establishing or upgrading science and language laboratories, and creating enrichment programs that broaden student skills and engagement. For applicants working in education, the Embassy recommends aligning proposals with established U.S. government education guidance, referencing the U.S. Government Education Strategy FY2019-2023 and the USAID Education Policy Program Cycle Implementation and Operational Guide.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia under Funding Opportunity Number DOS GEO 21 004 012521, categorized as a discretionary award and offered through grant and other funding instruments. The CFDA listing is 19.900. The award ceiling is $15,000 per grant, with an anticipated total of about 10 awards. The posting date was January 25, 2021, and the original application deadline was June 2, 2021. Eligibility is limited to Georgian USG alumni (listed under "Others" with additional eligibility details in the full notice), reflecting the program's purpose of helping alumni apply their U.S.-exchange experience to real-world community impact in Georgia.Apply for DOS GEO 21 004 012521
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia 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 Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 25, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 02, 2021. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alumni Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi)
1) What is the Alumni Grants Program?
The Alumni Grants Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi funding opportunity for Georgian alumni of U.S. government (USG) exchange programs. It supports practical, community-focused projects intended to strengthen Georgia's democratic development and support Western integration.
2) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi).
3) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Georgian alumni of U.S. government (USG) exchange programs. The notice indicates eligibility is listed under "Others," with additional eligibility details available in the full funding notice.
4) What type of projects is the program looking for?
The program is designed for practical, clearly defined initiatives that respond to a real, visible community need. Projects should be community-focused and capable of showing concrete results rather than being large, multi-year programs.
5) Is this a small grants program or a large program funding opportunity?
It is structured as a small-grants competition, aimed at relatively modest initiatives with trackable outcomes.
6) What outcomes does the Embassy expect projects to demonstrate?
Proposals are expected to include measurable outcomes such as clear deliverables, quantifiable reach, or documented improvements tied directly to project activities.
7) What are the main priority areas for proposals?
Priority areas highlighted as connected to democratic resilience and Euro-Atlantic integration include:
- Promoting gender equality
- Strengthening inclusion and participation of ethnic and religious minorities
- Supporting independent media development
- Improving cybersecurity awareness and building cyber education
- Advancing basic education
- Encouraging economic growth
- Fostering entrepreneurship
8) Are partnerships or collaborations allowed?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate where it makes sense, including partnerships with public sector bodies, private sector actors, schools, or local civil society organizations, as long as the proposal remains focused and outcomes can be tracked.
9) Is there a special emphasis on education projects?
Yes. The opportunity places specific emphasis on basic education proposals.
10) What kinds of education projects are encouraged?
For basic education, the guidance focuses on strengthening public schools in grades 1 through 12. Example approaches mentioned include teacher training and professional development, innovative student programs, and tangible school-based improvements or enrichment activities.
11) What are examples of tangible school-based improvements mentioned in the opportunity?
Examples listed include developing school libraries, establishing or upgrading science and language laboratories, and creating enrichment programs that broaden student skills and engagement.
12) Are applicants expected to align education proposals with any specific guidance?
For education-focused proposals, the Embassy recommends aligning with U.S. government education guidance, specifically referencing the U.S. Government Education Strategy FY2019-2023 and the USAID Education Policy Program Cycle Implementation and Operational Guide.
13) What is the maximum funding amount available per award?
The award ceiling is $15,000 per grant.
14) How many awards are expected to be made?
The anticipated total is about 10 awards.
15) What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS GEO 21 004 012521.
16) What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 19.900.
17) What kind of award is this (discretionary vs. other types)?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award.
18) What funding instruments are used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through grant and other funding instruments.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was January 25, 2021.
20) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 2, 2021.
21) What is the overall purpose of limiting eligibility to USG alumni?
The program is intended to help Georgian USG exchange alumni apply their U.S.-exchange experience to real-world, community-level impact in Georgia.
22) Does the opportunity describe what makes a proposal competitive?
Based on the description provided, competitive proposals are those that address a real and visible community need and clearly explain measurable outcomes (deliverables, quantifiable reach, or documented improvements) linked to project activities.
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