Alumni Grants Opportunities GYSD Matching FLEX Alumni and

Alumni Grants Opportunities GYSD Matching, FLEX Alumni and YES Alumni Grants Bilal Khan and Natia Sharikadze 16. 01. 2017

GOALS OF THE GRANTS PROGRAMS ü To support alumni initiatives in their countries/regions ü To help alumni develop professional skills in project management Funded by the U. S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Administered by American Councils for International Education

Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world, and the only day of service dedicated to children and youth. Deadline: FEBRUARY 1, 2017 11: 59 PM Eastern Time

Maximum Funding: $500 Cost Share: 50% Available for: 13198 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 Available for alumni from: • Albania • Armenia • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Bulgaria • Georgia • Kazakhstan • Kosovo • Kyrgyzstan • Macedonia • Moldova • Montenegro • Senegal • Serbia • Tajikistan • Ukraine

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Global Youth Service Day Matching Grants Program Financial Terms: üBudget should accurately reflect project costs, requests for changes must be approved by American Councils. üSupport letter must include monetary value of the support provided. ü 100% of funds are transferred upon award. üEach applicant is responsible for considering taxes and other fees. IMPORTANT: Grants will not cover any salaries, durable goods such as Tshirts, gifts, construction materials, and computer equipment. Alumni and partners are expected to volunteer their time as cost sharing. SOME TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION ü Include bank transfer commissions, fees and taxes in your budget ü Start working on your application early! ü Legal issues what official documents/ permissions your project might require. ü Have someone proof read the proposal. ü Evaluate your project: Do you have enough time/ experience/money to complete it? What Should Be In Your Grant Description üImportance of your project üReference to personal experience üSurveys, tests and statistics üGeography üDemography üHistory of the problem üOverview of causes and possible consequences GYSD Grant Deadline: February 1, 2017

WHAT IS A MATCHING GRANT?

WHAT CAN YOU GET AS AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION? • Venue at University, School, American Corner, etc. • Stationary provided by the partner 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 IS A SUPPORT LETTER?

FLEX AND YES ALUMNI GRANTS Types of projects: üCommunity service projects üProjects to promote community involvement üProfessional development activities üProjects to promote knowledge and understanding of English language and of US culture üInitiatives where alumni share skills that they learned while on the FLEX program with others. üAny other projects judged to be in the spirit of the FLEX Alumni Program by the selection committee

FUNDING AVAILABLE FLEX Alumni Grants YES Alumni Grants Travel Grants: $250 Individual Grants: $250 Group Grants: $3, 000 Cost Share: 20% and more ais. americancouncils. org/flexalumni Cost Share: 20% and more ais. americancouncils. org/yesalumni Start Changing the World From Your Community

Alumni Experience "FLEX alumni grant is an amazing opportunity to build and implement, to learn and to teach, and to improve yourself with your community. " Mariam '10 (FLEX Alumna Georgia)

Access Knowledge. Access the World. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND PARTICIPATION 2017