KATHMANDU: The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has announced the opening of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025, offering Nepali alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs a chance to secure grant funding for impactful, community-driven projects.
The program provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 USD to support innovative solutions addressing local challenges in Nepal.
AEIF grants have supported a variety of initiatives in the past, including disaster risk reduction training, promoting good governance and accountability, advancing economic development, and combating misinformation and disinformation. These projects, led by exchange alumni, have made a lasting impact on local communities and demonstrated the value of collaboration and creativity.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the U.S. Embassy Nepal website for detailed application guidelines. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, January 5, 2025.
For inspiration, potential applicants can explore success stories from past AEIF winners on the AEIF alumni website.
These stories showcase how grant funding has enabled alumni to lead meaningful change and address critical issues in their communities.
This funding opportunity highlights the U.S. Government’s commitment to empowering exchange alumni as leaders and changemakers in their countries.
