Dushanbe, 13.01.2016. (NIAT “Khovar”). — The Embassy of the United States of America is now accepting applications for the 2016 Alumni Grants Program. Alumni of all U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs are eligible.

The purpose of this program is to provide grants to organizations that have USG alumni as members or to individual alumni for activities that support democratic advancement and economic reform in Tajikistan. The program aims to provide alumni with networking opportunities to further the professional development of alumni and their colleagues and to assist alumni in implementing and disseminating the concepts learned during exchange programs. The amount of grants must not exceed $5,000 for organizations and $3,000 for individuals.

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will accept proposals on the following themes: Empowerment of people with disabilities, Combatting violent extremism and Education of girls and women.

All project activities should start after March 31, 2016.