Grants

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2023 Special Imitative

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity under the 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.

Alumni are encouraged to submit project proposals for this special initiative to moldovagrants@state.gov by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.

For complete announcement and application instructions please access https://md.usembassy.gov/alumni-engagement-innovation-fund-2023-special-imitative/

The funding opportunity is available for past participants (alumni) of U.S. government funded and U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs.

Fortifying Moldova’s Information Space

Journalism and Media Training

The U.S. Embassy invites interested organizations to submit applications for projects to provide comprehensive, focused, practical training to journalists and media professionals, through MediaCor, including the American Pavilion, at the State University of Moldova. Competitive proposals should lay out a clear vision for how the proposed program will coordinate across the many journalism and media professional training efforts already funded by donors and partner organizations and how they can be brought under one comprehensive umbrella to reduce duplication, and to provide more strategic, sustainable training.

Closing date for applications: March 2nd, 2023 before 6:00 PM

For complete program information and application process please acces: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345286

2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

NOFO: 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The Embassy of the United States in Chisinau announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to moldovagrants@state.gov by February 28, 2023.

For complete announcement and application instructions please access: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345065

Alumni Engagement Program

The U.S. Embassy invites interested organizations to submit applications for funding of projects designed to provide an efficient engagement and outreach strategy and conduct activities focused on creating a platform for USG exchange programs alumni to share their knowledge and skills for the benefit of the Moldovan community.

View the Notice of Funding Opportunity for full description https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344318

Deadline to submit applications: January 2, 2023, 18:00

English Teaching Program

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Moldova works to build mutual understanding between Moldovans and Americans. We do this through support of English-language instruction. Our English-language programming funds support the English-language community in Moldova. Learning English for Moldovans is a route to economic empowerment and a gateway to an appreciation for American culture and values.

We offer grants for programs and activities that support English-language programs. Grants generally range from $15,000 to $50,000.

This funding opportunity is authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Strategic Priorities and Program Goals

Priority Region: N/A

Strategic Priority Themes for the 2023 financial year are:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
Supporting Independent Voices
Sharing American Values

We encourage innovative and creative proposals that go beyond just language-learning and use English as a medium to support the aforementioned themes. Special consideration will be given to projects that involve participants on both banks of the Nistru river.

Program Objectives:

To build and promote mutual understanding between Moldovans and Americans through support of English-language instruction
To strengthen English teaching and learning in Moldova
To promote American Culture in Moldova

Participants and Audiences:

The U.S. Embassy welcomes projects that have a balanced gender approach and include minorities and other marginalized groups in their activities, where possible, and keeping in mind the strategic priority themes. Applicant organizations are also encouraged to reach audiences on both banks of the Nistru river.

FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION:

Length of performance period: 24 months

Number of awards anticipated: 2-4 awards (dependent on amounts)

Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $50,000

Total available funding: $90,000

Anticipated program start date: May 15, 2023

Eligible Applicants

The following organizations are eligible to apply:

Moldovan non-profit NGOs
International non-profit NGOs which will partner with a Moldovan NGO or benefit the Moldovan audience
Moldovan public institutions
The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to request additional background information on applicants that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards, and these applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis.

For complete announcement and application instructions please access: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=345668