Alumni Grants Opportunities. Goals of the grants programs презентация

and Natia Sharikadze

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Administered by American Councils for International Education

To support alumni initiatives in their countries/regions
To help alumni develop professional skills in project management

world, and the only day of service dedicated to children and youth.

Deadline: FEBRUARY 1, 2017 11:59 PM Eastern Time

FLEX and YES Alumni in
15 Countries

Need Inspiration?
www.bradleyherald.org/alumni/project-activities/gysd-grants/

ysa.org/act/programs/gysd/

In 2016 we had 66 GYSD grant winners in 8 countries

April 21-23, 2017

must be approved by American Councils.

Support letter must include monetary value of the support provided.

100% of funds are transferred upon award.
Each applicant is responsible for considering taxes and other fees.

IMPORTANT: Grants will not cover any salaries, durable goods such as T-shirts, gifts, construction materials, and computer equipment. Alumni and partners are expected to volunteer their time as cost sharing.

SOME TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION
Include bank transfer commissions, fees and taxes in your budget
Start working on your application early!
Legal issues what official documents/ permissions your project might require.
Have someone proof read the proposal.
Evaluate your project: Do you have enough time/ experience/money to complete it?

GYSD Grant Deadline: February 1, 2017

What Should Be In Your Grant Description
Importance of your project
Reference to personal experience
Surveys, tests and statistics
Geography
Demography
History of the problem
Overview of causes and possible consequences

Global Youth Service Day Matching Grants Program

organization
Electronic equipment (Computer, Projector, Speakers, Printer, Scanner) provided for free by a partner organization
Equipment and Building Materials
T-Shirts
Food and Drinks – local businesses donating food, snacks, or water to the project.
Marketing Materials
Labor – when someone volunteers for the event or donates their time for free.
Transportation – if transportation to the event is covered by participants or partners
Money – if community decides to collect money for the cause/event

WHAT CAN YOU GET AS AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION?

community involvement
Professional development activities
Projects to promote knowledge and understanding of English language and of US culture
Initiatives where alumni share skills that they learned while on the FLEX program with others.
Any other projects judged to be in the spirit of the FLEX Alumni Program by the selection committee

20% and more

Start Changing the World From Your Community

ais.americancouncils.org/flexalumni

ais.americancouncils.org/yesalumni

YES Alumni Grants

Individual Grants: $250
Group Grants: $3,000

Cost Share: 20% and more

opportunity to build and implement, to learn and to teach, and to improve yourself with your community."