IREX will administer the Alumni Small Grants Program. The purpose of the USIA Alumni Small Grants Program is to further the professional development of the USIA alumni. Selection All applicants and proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee in the applicant's home country.
Applicants can expect award notifications approximately eight weeks after the application deadline.
The USIA Alumni Small Grants Program will have two rounds of competition in 1999. All applicants are expected to submit a complete proposal and application by the deadline. All grant recipients will be required to submit short program and financial reports at the conclusion of their grants which will detail how the money was used, if the goals of the project were met, and what, if any, further collaborations or experience were gained. Any materials published must also be submitted and appropriate credit should be given to USIA and IREX for assistance in the project.