U.S. Mission Kazakhstan PSD, Alumni Engagement and Outreach

Overview

This Funding Opportunity invites potential partners to propose innovative approaches to engage USG exchange alumni and strengthen their role as advocates for strong, mutually beneficial ties between the United States and Kazakhstan. Proposed programs should focus on sustained outreach, strategic communications, and professional engagement that reinforce alumni connections to the U.S. Mission, the American people, and promote shared prosperity, economic cooperation, and strengthening of long-term bilateral ties.  Activities should build on lessons learned, foster network growth, and highlight the continued relevance of U.S. values and expertise across Kazakhstan. 

Project Audience(s): 

• USG exchange alumni from 2019-2025
• Established USG alumni (IVLP, TechWomen, Fulbright, Humphries, AWE, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree 

Project Goal: Increase the visibility and influence of U.S. Government (USG) exchange alumni to publicly share their exchange experience, and amplify American approaches to innovation, leadership, and economic growth by empowering them to take on more visible leadership roles in their communities and professional fields on U.S. Mission priorities.

Project Objectives: 

• Objective 1: Expand the USG Alumni Network
  Increase alumni engagement by reaching at least 2,000 USG exchange alumni through targeted communication, events, and outreach efforts over the course of the project, resulting in a 25% increase in active participation across alumni platforms (such as Mission’s social media, alumni chats, groups), networks, or activities that promote U.S. excellence. Active participation is defined as alumni attending at least two events, engaging with the Mission’s social media or alumni platforms by posting or commenting at least five times.
• Objective 2: Promote U.S. Economic Leadership through Alumni Engagement
  Increase understanding of key aspects of U.S. economic leadership, such as digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in energy sectors by organizing at least four alumni-focused events across Kazakhstan (e.g., professional networking, speaker series, or sector-specific roundtables). At least 50% of participants will report increased knowledge of U.S. economic models and identify specific ways they plan to apply or share this knowledge within their professional or community settings.
• Objective 3: Reconnect Alumni with U.S. Counterparts to Showcase American Expertise
  Increase the number of alumni-led initiatives that address local challenges by bringing together alumni and U.S. exchange counterparts (such as host institutions, mentors, or professional contacts) to share U.S. expertise with local communities through targeted events or collaborative activities. Each initiative will directly engage local stakeholders and promote U.S. excellence by demonstrating how alumni are applying lessons from their exchange experience to address local challenges, resulting in at least ten (10) quality community engagement activities led by USG alumni, as measured through pre-post event/activity surveys assessing attitudes about U.S. expertise and the role of USG alumni in local communities.

Funding Instrument Type:  Cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements include substantial involvement of the bureau or embassy in program implementation of the project

Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.