ALUMNI PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The U.S. Embassy announces guidelines for the 2019 ESF-funded Alumni Program.  Pending the availability of funds, this program allows the U.S. Embassy to provide support for U.S. Government (USG) alumni activities.
DEADLINES:
January 15, 2019
May 15, 2019
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Program allows a post to provide individual grants to Georgian USG alumni, for activities that support Georgia’s democratic advancement, western integration, economic growth and development of entrepreneurship.The maximum amount of funds that may be requested is $24,000 (pending the availability of funds).  Grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes. Applicants may develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including the public and/or private sector as well as local organizations, where applicable.
Eligibility is limited to the alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, who are citizens or residents of Georgia.
The maximum project period is one year. Construction and charitable projects are not eligible for funding under this program. If a group of alumni cooperates to submit the joint project, the requested amount cannot exceed $24,000. The submitting applicant should be an individual alumnum or the group of alumni, but the grant can be awarded to the organization partnering in the project.
Materials published under these grants must be reviewed and approved by the Embassy prior to dissemination.
source: U.S. Embassy