Opportunity Information: Apply for S SAECI 13 GR 050 NEA 061813
Apply for S SAECI 13 GR 050 NEA 061813
- The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) community development education health other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Saudi American Educational and Cultural Initiative Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021 Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2013 and posted on Jun 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Applications accepted on a rolling basis.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Saudi American Educational and Cultural Initiative Grant (SAECIG) is a small-grants opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia. Its central purpose is to fund joint projects that bring Saudis and Americans together through educational, professional, and cultural exchange activities. The program is designed to strengthen dialogue, build people-to-people partnerships, and support long-term cooperation that increases mutual understanding and respect between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SAECIG is open to a broad range of applicants as long as the project involves collaboration between Saudi and U.S. partners. Eligible applicants include non-governmental and community organizations, universities, entrepreneurs, cultural organizations, and qualified individuals from either country. In practical terms, the grant is looking for proposals that either develop new exchange initiatives or expand existing ones, with an emphasis on innovative approaches that add variety to the overall U.S.-Saudi partnership. A clear priority is developing the next generation of leaders, especially youth, young professionals, and women, by creating meaningful opportunities for learning, professional growth, and cross-cultural engagement.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa). The embassy anticipated making about 10 awards, with total estimated program funding of $250,000. Individual awards are relatively small, ranging from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $25,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have extra funds to contribute. The funding activity areas listed are broad and include arts/cultural affairs, community development, education, health, and other related fields, reflecting that projects can take many forms as long as they serve the exchange and mutual-understanding mission.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis rather than a single fixed deadline, which means proposals can be submitted throughout the year and reviewed as they come in. For applicants who need help accessing the full announcement or navigating submission details, the notice provides a direct contact at the embassy: Joan Ahmed, Public Diplomacy Officer, reachable by phone at +966 1 488 3800.
Saudi American Educational and Cultural Initiative Grant (SAECIG) FAQs
What is the Saudi American Educational and Cultural Initiative Grant (SAECIG)?
SAECIG is a small-grants opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia. It funds joint projects that bring Saudis and Americans together through educational, professional, and cultural exchange activities.
What is the main purpose of SAECIG?
The central purpose is to support joint Saudi-U.S. projects that strengthen dialogue, build people-to-people partnerships, and encourage long-term cooperation that increases mutual understanding and respect between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
What kinds of activities does SAECIG support?
SAECIG supports educational, professional, and cultural exchange activities. The grant is looking for proposals that develop new exchange initiatives or expand existing ones, especially with innovative approaches that add variety to U.S.-Saudi partnerships.
Does the project have to involve both Saudi and U.S. partners?
Yes. The opportunity is open broadly, but the project must involve collaboration between Saudi and U.S. partners.
Who can apply for SAECIG?
Eligible applicants include non-governmental and community organizations, universities, entrepreneurs, cultural organizations, and qualified individuals from either Saudi Arabia or the United States, as long as the proposal includes Saudi-U.S. collaboration.
Can individuals apply, or is it only for organizations?
Qualified individuals from either country are eligible to apply, provided the project involves collaboration between Saudi and U.S. partners.
What is the program especially interested in prioritizing?
A clear priority is developing the next generation of leaders, with a special focus on youth, young professionals, and women. The grant emphasizes creating meaningful opportunities for learning, professional growth, and cross-cultural engagement.
Is SAECIG intended for new projects only, or can it support existing programs?
It can support both. Proposals may develop new exchange initiatives or expand existing ones.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa).
How much funding is available per award?
Individual awards range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $25,000.
How much total funding is available through the program?
The embassy estimated total program funding at $250,000.
How many awards does the embassy expect to make?
The embassy anticipated making about 10 awards.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What topic or activity areas can projects fall under?
The funding activity areas are broad and include arts/cultural affairs, community development, education, health, and other related fields, as long as the project serves the exchange and mutual-understanding mission.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis rather than a single fixed deadline. Proposals can be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed as they come in.
How are proposals reviewed if there is no fixed deadline?
The notice states proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
Who administers SAECIG?
SAECIG is run by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement or submission details?
You can contact Joan Ahmed, Public Diplomacy Officer, at the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia by phone at +966 1 488 3800.
What is the overall goal of SAECIG-funded projects?
The overall goal is to bring Saudis and Americans together through exchanges that strengthen dialogue, build partnerships, and support long-term cooperation and mutual understanding.
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