Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CMR FY20 03
The Yaounde AEIF 2020 Competition (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS CMR FY20 03) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Cameroon. It invited eligible individuals in Cameroon who are alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to propose projects under the 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020). The purpose of the fund was to support alumni-led initiatives that translate exchange experience into practical, community-focused projects, with emphasis areas that could include arts and cultural affairs, community development, education, and health (CFDA 19.025).
The application followed a two-step process. In the first step, interested exchange program alumni were required to submit a proposal directly to the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon via email at pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov. The deadline for initial proposals was midnight local time in Cameroon (WAT) on Friday, February 25, 2020. After receiving and reviewing submissions, the Embassy would select the strongest and most competitive proposals. Those selected would then move to the second step, which involved applying for further review by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. In other words, the Embassy served as the initial screening and nomination point, and the final review stage happened at State Department headquarters.
In terms of funding, the award ceiling listed for individual grants was $25,000, and the opportunity anticipated up to 25 awards in total. The opportunity was created on January 22, 2020, and it was structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant). Eligibility was limited to individuals, specifically exchange alumni, rather than organizations broadly. Overall, the competition was designed to leverage the skills, networks, and leadership of U.S. exchange alumni to implement innovative projects that address local needs and strengthen community impact in Cameroon while aligning with public diplomacy and development-related priorities.Apply for PAS CMR FY20 03
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development, education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Yaounde AEIF 2020 Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.025.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2020. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Yaounde AEIF 2020 Competition (PAS CMR FY20 03)
What is the Yaounde AEIF 2020 Competition?
The Yaounde AEIF 2020 Competition was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Cameroon. It invited eligible individuals in Cameroon who are alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to propose projects under the 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020).
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was PAS CMR FY20 03.
Which U.S. government entity offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Cameroon (the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon served as the initial submission and screening point).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The Funding Instrument Type was a grant.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The Yaounde AEIF 2020 Competition was described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to individuals in Cameroon who are alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The competition was specifically designed for exchange alumni rather than organizations broadly.
Were organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility was limited to individuals (exchange alumni), not organizations broadly.
What was the purpose of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020) in this competition?
The purpose was to support alumni-led initiatives that translate exchange experience into practical, community-focused projects in Cameroon. The intent was to leverage alumni skills, networks, and leadership to implement innovative projects that address local needs and strengthen community impact while aligning with public diplomacy and development-related priorities.
What kinds of project topics or emphasis areas could be included?
Emphasis areas could include arts and cultural affairs, community development, education, and health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity was 19.025.
What was the application process?
The application followed a two-step process. Step 1 required exchange alumni to submit a proposal directly to the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon by email. Step 2 was for proposals selected by the Embassy, which then moved forward for further review by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
How did Step 1 work (initial proposal submission)?
Interested exchange program alumni were required to submit a proposal directly to the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon via email to pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov.
What was the deadline for initial proposals?
The deadline for initial proposals was midnight local time in Cameroon (WAT) on Friday, February 25, 2020.
What happens after the Embassy receives initial proposals?
After receiving and reviewing submissions, the Embassy selected the strongest and most competitive proposals. Those selected moved to Step 2 for further review.
What did Step 2 involve?
Step 2 involved submitting an application for further review by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The Embassy acted as the initial screening and nomination point, and the final review stage took place at State Department headquarters.
Which office conducted the final review?
The final review was conducted by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for an individual grant?
The award ceiling for individual grants was $25,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 25 awards in total.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 22, 2020.
Where were applicants expected to be located?
The opportunity invited eligible individuals in Cameroon (exchange alumni in Cameroon) to apply.
What was the main goal of the competition in Cameroon?
The main goal was to support innovative, alumni-led projects that translate exchange experiences into practical initiatives benefiting communities in Cameroon, while aligning with public diplomacy and development-related priorities.
How were proposals selected to move from Step 1 to Step 2?
The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon reviewed the submissions received and selected the strongest and most competitive proposals to nominate for the second-step review.
What email address was used for submitting the initial proposal?
Initial proposals were submitted by email to pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov.
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