Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS FRANCE FY2021 01
The 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021) is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to France under the U.S. Department of State. It is designed specifically for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs who want to turn what they learned during their exchange into practical, community-focused projects. The program funds alumni-led ideas that address real-world challenges and strengthen U.S.-France cooperation and leadership on shared priorities.
Eligibility is centered on exchange-program alumni, and proposals must be submitted by teams rather than individuals. Each application must come from a group of at least two alumni who meet the program requirements laid out in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (AIEF PAS-France-FY2021-01). The focus is on public service projects that alumni will propose, manage, and implement themselves. The priority region for funded activities is France, meaning projects should be based in or primarily benefit communities in France while aligning with the broader U.S.-France partnership objectives.
AEIF supports projects across several thematic areas that reflect current diplomatic and societal priorities. These include entrepreneurship and economic development; diversity and inclusion; empowerment of women and girls; promotion of American Studies and American English; cooperation in science, technology, health, and innovation; countering violent extremism; and media literacy and countering disinformation. In the context of the ongoing public health situation at the time, proposals that could easily shift to virtual or hybrid (virtual and in-person) formats were given priority, signaling a preference for flexible project designs that could continue despite disruptions.
The application process requires submitting all materials in English by email to GrantsFrance@state.gov. The deadline for submission was March 22, 2021, at 23:59 CET. Applicants were instructed to use the official application forms provided in the opportunity’s related documents or on the U.S. Embassy France website, and to rely on the published Notice of Funding Opportunity for rules, eligibility details, and required components. Questions could be sent to the same email address, with the caveat that the office would not provide pre-consultation or guidance on questions already answered in the notice.
From a funding and selection standpoint, this opportunity falls under a discretionary award framework and may be issued as either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The award ceiling listed is $50,000, and the U.S. Mission to France expected to nominate one proposal. After the Embassy’s initial review, the selected proposal would be recommended to the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), where it would then compete against submissions from alumni teams worldwide. The program has a long track record: since launching in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects globally, emphasizing innovation, community impact, and sustained alumni engagement beyond the original exchange experience.Apply for PAS FRANCE FY2021 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to France in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 25, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 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 $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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