Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BUD FY21 NOFO AEIF21
The 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021) is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest (Public Affairs Section, PAS Budapest) for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The purpose of the fund is to help former exchange participants take the skills, networks, and ideas they developed during their U.S.-supported exchange experience and turn them into practical, alumni-led projects that address real challenges in their communities. AEIF is part of a larger global initiative that has operated since 2011 and has supported hundreds of alumni-driven projects worldwide, with the overall emphasis on innovation, community impact, and locally relevant solutions.
Eligibility is centered on “exchange alumni,” meaning individuals who previously participated in eligible U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Proposals must be submitted by a team of at least two alumni rather than by a single individual, and the team is expected to propose and manage a public service project. The geographic focus for this specific announcement is Hungary, meaning the project activities are expected to take place within the territory of Hungary and respond to needs or opportunities relevant to Hungarian communities and stakeholders.
The Embassy is looking for projects that align with key thematic priorities, while still leaving room for creativity and a wide range of public service approaches. The themes specifically highlighted include supporting shared security; strengthening economic prosperity by promoting innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and improving the digital economy; reinforcing democratic values; and fostering ties between Hungary and the United States. In practice, this means proposals might involve community education, civic engagement, media literacy, transparent governance initiatives, entrepreneurship training, digital skills programs, local innovation challenges, or other constructive activities that fit the public service and alumni-led model. The core expectation is that the project is not simply an event for its own sake, but an effort that meaningfully applies alumni expertise toward a defined community problem or opportunity.
Applicants must clearly identify who the project is intended to serve and how many people it is likely to reach. The announcement emphasizes that proposals should specify the target audience using details such as age, gender, and geographic breakdown, and should estimate the project’s reach through direct engagement (for example, participants in trainings, workshops, mentoring, or community activities). Where possible, applicants should also estimate indirect reach through broader dissemination channels such as social media, online platforms, or traditional media coverage. This requirement signals that PAS Budapest is prioritizing measurable community impact and thoughtful planning around outreach and visibility.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Hungary, under the funding opportunity number PAS BUD FY21 NOFO AEIF21. It is categorized as discretionary funding, and awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements. The CFDA listing referenced is 19.022, within the humanities/cultural affairs area as used in State Department public diplomacy programming. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $25,000, and the Embassy expected to make one award under this announcement, making the competition relatively selective.
The application timeline is straightforward. The funding opportunity was created on March 18, 2021, and applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Central European Time on April 20, 2021. Submissions were to be emailed to BudapestGrants@state.gov. Overall, AEIF 2021 in Hungary is designed as a small, high-impact funding mechanism that enables U.S. exchange program alumni to collaborate, lead, and deliver tangible public benefit projects that advance shared priorities and strengthen community resilience and U.S.-Hungarian connections.Apply for PAS BUD FY21 NOFO AEIF21
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Hungary 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): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 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 $25,000.00 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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