Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS NBO PAS FY19 003
The Alumni Speaker Outreach Program and Formation of County Chapters is a U.S. Embassy Nairobi public diplomacy grant opportunity focused on mobilizing Kenyan alumni of U.S. government funded exchange programs. The core idea is to turn alumni expertise into a structured speaker series that reaches public audiences and, at the same time, strengthens alumni-to-alumni connections across the country. The thematic focus areas are peace and security, economic empowerment, health, and rule of law, with alumni serving as speakers who can translate their professional experience and exchange program exposure into practical, locally relevant discussions.
Under this opportunity, one partner organization is selected to design and run the program in close coordination with the Embassy. The partner is expected to issue a call for alumni to register as potential speakers in various subject areas, with special emphasis on programming hosted at Embassy-affiliated American Spaces in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Lamu, and Kisumu. These American Spaces are intended to function as key hubs for the speaker events and as technology-enabled venues that can broaden participation, including by connecting audiences virtually when appropriate.
The implementation requirements are concrete and activity-driven. The partner must organize at least 20 speaker programs at the American Spaces, which includes identifying and supporting alumni speakers, arranging travel as needed, selecting venues, and ensuring each event has a strong and appropriate audience. Audience recruitment is explicitly part of the partner’s responsibilities, meaning the awardee is not only coordinating speakers and logistics but also actively driving attendance and engagement so the sessions have meaningful reach and impact.
A second major deliverable is alumni network building that leads to formal local structures. Through the speaker series and related outreach, the partner will facilitate meetings of alumni in at least 20 Kenyan counties with the goal of forming County Chapters. While the program is national in scope (Kenya’s 47 counties are listed as the priority region), the minimum requirement is chapter-formation activity in at least 20 counties, creating a foundation for a broader alumni network that can continue beyond the grant period. The partner is also expected to provide mentoring and guidance to alumni throughout this process, helping chapters organize, connect, and function effectively.
From an administrative standpoint, the award is offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kenya, as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument. A cooperative agreement typically signals substantial involvement by the funder during implementation, which aligns with the description stating the Embassy will work closely with the partner during outreach, recruitment, application, and selection of speakers. The opportunity anticipated a single award with a funding ceiling of $25,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions) and other eligible entities as further defined in the full announcement. The opportunity referenced was posted January 24, 2019, with an original closing date of March 1, 2019.Apply for DOS NBO PAS FY19 003
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kenya in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alumni Speaker Outreach Program and Formation of County Chapters" 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 24, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 01, 2019. (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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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