Alumni Mini-Grants Program
The PiAf Sponsored Alumni Mini-Grants Program provides up to $250 to alumni of the Princeton in Africa Program (PiAf). Alumni can apply for mini-grants for relief or support for professional, academic, personal, etc. needs. Needs can include learning and development opportunities (entrepreneurial expenses, professional courses, graduate school applications or exams), alumni projects (software or hardware for technical or creative needs, spiritual or empowerment retreats), and activities that improve Alumni’s capacity and development interests (training or certifications, attending conferences, workshops). PiAf reserves the right to verify all of the information included in the application.
Maximum Grant Award: $250
Application Timeline & Instructions
- Applications are closed for 2024 Alumni Mini Grants. The 2025 application will open in early Fall of 2025.
- Full application to be completed through the PiAf portal.
- Within three months of receiving the mini-grant, alumni are expected to submit a report to PiAf detailing the use and impact of the grant as well as information about future plans.
Eligibility Criteria
PiAf alumni who have successfully fulfilled all program requirements and are in good standing with PiAf.
Selection Process
Each eligible application will be read by the Fundraising Committee Chair (or other Fundraising Committee Members in their place), Executive Director, Program Manager, and an independent member of the Alumni Board. The selection team will review for clarity of need, the purpose of the beneficiary’s needs, and sustainable impact on the Alumni or beneficiaries.
Disbursement of Funds and Tax Responsibility
PiAf will work with Alumni on an individual basis on the preferred way to receive the funds (bank transfer, Zelle, PayPal, or wire transfer). PiAf does not provide tax advice and all recipients are responsible for bank fees and all taxes associated with receiving the grant.