Opportunity Information: Apply for KYIVPAS SPG FY17 001
The Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number KYIVPAS SPG FY17 001) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine through the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. It was announced for the 2017 cycle and, depending on the availability of funds, provides small grants to alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs. The overall purpose is to help alumni turn what they learned in the United States (or through U.S.-supported professional training) into practical, alumni-led projects that strengthen communities in Ukraine and reinforce the long-term relationship between Ukrainians and Americans.
The program is framed around Ukraine's ongoing reform agenda, including efforts to increase transparency in governance, reduce corruption, strengthen democratic institutions, and support economic growth while moving toward deeper integration with Western institutions. The Embassy highlights that exchange alumni have already played an important role by sharing skills, professional standards, and best practices with peers and local communities. This grant program is meant to provide targeted funding to expand those contributions through structured initiatives that also build alumni networks, support professional development, and encourage civic participation.
In terms of project focus, the announcement emphasizes several thematic priorities. Competitive proposals are expected to support civil society engagement in Ukraine's reform efforts, promote tolerance, and encourage the integration of marginalized or displaced populations. Projects are also intended to "celebrate the strong links" between the people of the United States and Ukraine, meaning applicants should be prepared to clearly show how their activity reflects U.S.-Ukraine connections, exchange alumni leadership, and public benefit in Ukraine.
Eligibility is limited to Ukrainian citizens who are permanent residents of Ukraine and who are alumni of qualifying U.S. Government-funded exchanges or training programs. This includes programs funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs such as FLEX, Global UGRAD, the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Exchange Program, Fulbright programs, teacher exchanges, IVLP, and the Professional Fellows Program. It also includes participants of other State Department-funded activities like press tours and tech camps, as well as former members of the Ambassador's Youth Council. In addition, alumni of training and exchange programs funded by other U.S. agencies are eligible, including USAID programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture programs (for example, the Faculty Exchange Program), U.S. Department of Commerce programs including SABIT, and the Open World Leadership Program funded by the U.S. Library of Congress.
Registered Ukrainian nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations may also apply, but only if they have a clear alumni connection. Specifically, an eligible U.S. Government exchange alumnus or alumna must be a member of the organization and must play a significant role in planning and implementing the proposed project. Alumni associations and other groups that can demonstrate a strong link to U.S. Government alumni networking are explicitly noted as eligible as well. On the other hand, U.S. organizations and third-country organizations or individuals are not eligible to apply, and Ukrainian citizens who are exchange alumni but are not permanent residents of Ukraine are also not eligible.
The application process requires submission in Ukrainian or English, and applications are to be emailed to KyivAlumniGrants@state.gov. The Embassy specifically instructs applicants not to use Google Translate or similar tools to complete the application, implying that clarity and quality of writing matter and that applicants should submit in a language they can use accurately. Application materials were made available through the Embassy website at the programs and grants page referenced in the notice. The published closing date for applications was January 31, 2017.
Key award details included in the source information indicate an award ceiling of $24,000. The opportunity is listed under an arts-related funding activity category and references CFDA 19.900, with the funding instrument type identified as a grant. The announcement does not specify the number of awards expected in the excerpt provided, but it does present the program as a small-grants mechanism designed to fund alumni-initiated, alumni-driven activities that align closely with reform, inclusion, civic engagement, and U.S.-Ukraine people-to-people ties.Apply for KYIVPAS SPG FY17 001
- The U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the arts sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-12-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-01-31. (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 $24,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants (KYIVPAS SPG FY17 001)
What is the Ukraine: USG Exchange Alumni Small Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary small-grants program run by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine through the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. It provides funding (depending on the availability of funds) for alumni-led projects created by alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to help eligible exchange and training alumni turn what they learned in the United States (or through U.S.-supported professional training) into practical, alumni-led projects that strengthen communities in Ukraine and reinforce long-term ties between Ukrainians and Americans.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is KYIVPAS SPG FY17 001.
Who runs or administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine through the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.
Is this a discretionary grant or an entitlement program?
It is described as a discretionary grant program.
What kinds of projects are encouraged under this opportunity?
Competitive proposals are expected to support civil society engagement in Ukraine's reform efforts, promote tolerance, and encourage the integration of marginalized or displaced populations. Projects should also celebrate strong links between the people of the United States and Ukraine and be clearly alumni-led with public benefit in Ukraine.
How does this program connect to Ukraine's reform agenda?
The program is framed around Ukraine's ongoing reform agenda, including increasing transparency in governance, reducing corruption, strengthening democratic institutions, and supporting economic growth while moving toward deeper integration with Western institutions.
What does the Embassy expect alumni to do through these grants?
The program is intended to provide targeted funding to expand alumni contributions through structured initiatives that build alumni networks, support professional development, and encourage civic participation.
Who is eligible to apply as an individual?
Eligibility is limited to Ukrainian citizens who are permanent residents of Ukraine and who are alumni of qualifying U.S. Government-funded exchange or training programs.
Which U.S. Department of State exchange programs are specifically listed as qualifying?
The notice lists exchanges funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, including FLEX, Global UGRAD, the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Exchange Program, Fulbright programs, teacher exchanges, IVLP, and the Professional Fellows Program.
Are alumni of other U.S. State Department-funded activities eligible?
Yes. The opportunity also includes participants of other State Department-funded activities such as press tours and tech camps, as well as former members of the Ambassador's Youth Council.
Are alumni of exchange or training programs funded by U.S. agencies other than the State Department eligible?
Yes. Alumni of training and exchange programs funded by other U.S. agencies are included, such as USAID programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture programs (for example, the Faculty Exchange Program), U.S. Department of Commerce programs including SABIT, and the Open World Leadership Program funded by the U.S. Library of Congress.
Can a Ukrainian NGO or nonprofit organization apply?
Yes, registered Ukrainian nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations may apply, but only if there is a clear alumni connection.
What counts as a "clear alumni connection" for an organization applicant?
An eligible U.S. Government exchange alumnus or alumna must be a member of the organization and must play a significant role in planning and implementing the proposed project.
Are alumni associations eligible to apply?
Yes. Alumni associations and other groups that can demonstrate a strong link to U.S. Government alumni networking are explicitly noted as eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply?
U.S. organizations and third-country organizations or individuals are not eligible. Ukrainian citizens who are exchange alumni but are not permanent residents of Ukraine are also not eligible.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $24,000.
Does the announcement specify the number of awards expected?
No. The excerpt provided does not specify the number of awards expected.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is identified as a grant.
What is the CFDA number referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 19.900.
What funding activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed under an arts-related funding activity category.
When was this opportunity announced and what cycle does it relate to?
It was announced for the 2017 cycle.
Is funding guaranteed each year?
No. The notice states that grants are provided depending on the availability of funds.
What language(s) can applications be submitted in?
Applications can be submitted in Ukrainian or English.
How do applicants submit their application?
Applications are submitted by email to KyivAlumniGrants@state.gov.
Are applicants allowed to use Google Translate or similar tools for the application?
The Embassy specifically instructs applicants not to use Google Translate or similar tools to complete the application, implying applicants should submit in a language they can write clearly and accurately.
Where were the application materials made available?
Application materials were made available through the U.S. Embassy website on the programs and grants page referenced in the notice.
What was the closing date for applications in the published notice?
The published closing date for applications was January 31, 2017.
What should applicants highlight to be competitive, based on the notice?
Applicants should be prepared to clearly show alumni leadership, public benefit in Ukraine, alignment with themes like reform support and civic engagement, tolerance and inclusion (including integration of marginalized or displaced populations), and visible U.S.-Ukraine people-to-people connections.
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