Tips & Strategies for Developing a 100K Strong Proposal for the STEM Alliance Grant Competition
August 25, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 pm EDT
Join us for an informative webinar designed to help higher education institutions develop competitive proposals for the 100K Strong STEM Alliance Grant Competition.
✅ Learn practical strategies, ✅ Hear insights from the 100K Strong team and past grant recipients, and ✅ Discover opportunities to expand student exchange and training programs across the United States Central America, and the Caribbean.
🌎 Ready to take your institution’s global engagement to the next level?Register today to gain valuable guidance, connect with potential partners, and explore this funding opportunity that supports innovation in STEM exchanges.
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Consejos y estrategias para desarrollar su propuesta 100K Strong para la Convocatoria de subvenciones Alianza STEM
el 27 de agosto de 2026 a las 1:00-2:00 pm EDT
Acompáñenos en un seminario web informativo diseñado para ayudar a las instituciones de educación superior a elaborar propuestas competitivas para la Convocatoria de subvenciones 100K Strong Alianza STEM.
✅ Conozca estrategias prácticas, ✅ Escuche las perspectivas del equipo de 100K Strong y de beneficiarios anteriores de subvenciones, y ✅ Descubra oportunidades para ampliar los programas de intercambio y capacitación de estudiantes en los Estados Unidos, Centroamérica y el Caribe.
🌎 ¿Está listo para llevar el compromiso global de su institución al siguiente nivel? Inscríbase hoy mismo para obtener orientación valiosa, conectarse con socios potenciales y explorar esta oportunidad de financiamiento que apoya la innovación en los intercambios de STEM.
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Live Q&A Session for the STEM Alliance Grant Competition
September 15, 2026 at 1:00-2:00 pm EDT
💭 Join us for a live Question-and-Answer session designed to help prospective applicants navigate the 100K Strong STEM Alliance Grant Competition with confidence. This interactive event provides a valuable opportunity to ask last-minute questions, receive clarification on eligibility, application requirements, and submission expectations, and gain insights directly from the 100K Strong team.
Whether you need guidance on a specific requirement or want to ensure your application is on the right track, this session is your chance to get the answers you need before the competition deadline.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the 100K Strong team, connect with other higher education representatives, and gain the confidence you need to submit a competitive 100K grant proposal!
On Demand Webinars
How to Apply for the STEM Alliance Grant Competition
In these webinars, the 100K Strong team reviews the eligibility requirements of the grant competition, how to navigate the Application Portal, and shares resources for finding institutional partners. The English webinar also features a past grant recipient who shares their experience and insight on how to identify the right institutional partner for your 100K Strong proposal.
Tips & Strategies for Developing a Proposal for the 100K CLIMA/IE North America Innovation Fund Grant Competition -- January 16, 2024 Consejos y estrategias para desarrollar su propuesta 100K para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación 100K CLIMA/EI Norteamerica -- el 18 de enero de 2024
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the 100K team and featured speakers provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and share how proposals will be evaluated for the 100K Strong North America Grant Competition to Expand Climate-Action, Inclusive Education Exchanges (100K CLIMA/IE North America).
Topics covered included:
Specific requirements to consider for your proposal
Evaluation criteria for each proposal section
Tips & strategies for building the components of a competitive proposal from the viewpoint of a 100K grant recipient
There was also a live question-and-answer session with the panelists at the end of the webinar to give attendees the opportunity to ask any questions they had about the topics covered.
How to Apply for the 2023 100K CLIMA Colombia Innovation Fund Grant Competition/ Cómo Postular a la Convocatoria 100K CLIMA Colombia--October 23-24, 2023
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team spoke about how to become familiar with the eligibility requirements of the 2023 100K CLIMA Grant Competition to Build Inclusive Climate-Action and Student Exchange Programs between the United States and Colombia and answered questions about the requirements and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Topics covered included:
– Competition eligibility & requirements
– Tips & strategies on how to develop your proposal team and identify the right institutional partners
– An overview of the application portal and highlight other important considerations in the submission process
English
October 23, 2023 - 3:00 PM EST
(2:00 PM Colombia local time)
español
24 de octubre, 2023 - 2:00 PM hora Colombia
(3:00 PM EST)
Live Q&A Webinar for the 100K CLIMA/IE U.S.-Brazil Grant Competition -- July 12, 2024
During this webinar on July 12, 2024, the Innovation Fund team and 100K grant recipients provided attendees with one last opportunity to ask questions about the 100K Strong CLIMA/IE U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition.
Tips & Strategies for Developing a 100K Strong CLIMA/IE Innovation Fund Grant Proposal -- June 20, 2024
During this webinar on July 12, 2024, the Innovation Fund team and 100K grant recipients provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and shared how proposals are evaluated for the 100K Strong CLIMA/IE U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition.
Topics covered included:
Application guidelines & requirements
Evaluation criteria
Tips & strategies for developing a competitive proposal from the Innovation Fund team and 100K grant recipients
Applying to the New 100K Strong CLIMA/IE U.S.-Brazil Grant Competition -- June 6, 2024
On June 6, 2024, 100K Innovation Fund team presented on the newly-launched 2024 100K CLIMA/IE U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Research Programs between the United States and Brazil, supported by SENAI and the U.S. Department of State.
During this free English webinar, the Innovation Fund team and partners:
Reviewed specific competition eligibility & requirements
Covered how/where to apply for this competition
Shared tips & strategies on how to build your proposal team and identify the right partners within your institution and other institutions in the U.S./Brazil
Provided an overview of the application portal
Highlighted other important considerations in the submission process
How to Apply to the 100K Strong CLIMA/IE U.S.-Brazil Grant Competition -- May 16, 2024
During this free English webinar, the Innovation Fund team and donor-partners:
- Reviewed specific competition eligibility & requirements
- Shared tips & strategies on how to build your proposal team and identify the right partners within your institution and other institutions in the U.S./Brazil
- Provided an overview of the application portal
- Highlighted other important considerations in the submission process
There was also a live Question-and-Answer session at the end of the presentations to allow attendees the opportunity to engage with the Innovation Fund team and speakers.
How to Apply for the 100K CLIMA/IE North America Innovation Fund Grant Competition/ Cómo postularse para la competencia 100k CLIMA/IE Norteamerica -- December 13-14, 2023
During these free webinars, in English and in Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and grant recipients:
- Reviewed specific competition eligibility & requirements
- Shared tips & strategies on how to build your proposal team and identify the right partners within your institution and other institutions in the U.S./Canada/Mexico
- Provided an overview of the application portal
- Highlighted other important considerations in the submission process
There was also a live Question-and-Answer session at the end of the presentations to allow attendees the opportunity to engage with the Innovation Fund team and speakers.
Tips & Strategies for Developing a Proposal for the 100K CLIMA Colombia Innovation Fund Grant Competition/Consejos y estrategias para desarrollar su propuesta 100K para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación EE.UU. - 100K CLIMA Colombia -- November 28, 2023 (English) and November 30, 2023 (español)
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and 100K donor-partners provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and shared how proposals will be evaluated for the 100K CLIMA Grant Competition Build Inclusive, Climate-Action, Student Exchange Programs between the United States and Colombia.
Topics covered included:
Specific requirements to consider for your proposal
Evaluation criteria for each proposal section
Tips & strategies for building the components of a competitive proposal
There was also a live question-and-answer session with the panelists at the end of the webinar to give attendees the opportunity to ask any questions they had about the topics covered.
Partners of the Americas: Funding for Collaboration and Innovation Webinar -- September 21, 2023
In this joint Webinar, Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) and the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund team at Partners of the Americas (POA) connected with higher education professionals and administrators, who were interested in learning more about both TIEC and POA. Attendees met the TIEC and 100K teams and learned about grant opportunities as well as other resources to increase collaboration among higher education institutions in the Americas.
Promoting Climate Action through Higher Education Initiatives in Latin America Webinar -- September 12, 2023
In this joint Webinar, the Higher Education Engagement and Transformation (HEET) Community of Practice and the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund team, along with featured speakers, shared stories about the ways in which they are promoting climate action projects. The HEET Community of Practice is one of six communities of practice (CoPs) in the YP2LE Learning Network, which brings together diverse stakeholders who seek to learn more about youth development. Webinar attendees learned about HEET and Partners of the Americas (POA) and connected with higher education professionals and administrators.
September 12, 2023
9:00 AM EST
For more information on the webinar and its content please visit https://www.youthpower.org/events/promoting-climate-action-through-higher-education-initiatives-latin-america.
How to Apply for the 2023 US-Southern Cone Innovation Fund Grant Competition/ Cómo solicitar una subvencíon para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación EE.UU. - Cono Sur -- May 17, 2023 (English) and May 18, 2023 (español)
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and past/current 100K grant recipients spoke about how to become familiar with the unique eligibility requirements of this grant competition and answered questions about the requirements and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 100K CLIMA Grant Competition to Build Inclusive Climate-Action and Student Exchange Programs between the United States and Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Topics covered included:
- Competition eligibility & requirements
- Tips & strategies on how to develop your proposal team and identify the right institutional partners
- An overview of the application portal and highlight other important considerations in the submission process
Dra. Lidia Rosa Saldivar de Salinas Prof. Adjunta. Docente Investigadora Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Tips & Strategies for Developing a 100K CLIMA Grant Proposal for the US-Southern Cone Innovation Fund Grant Competition/Consejos y estrategias para desarrollar su propuesta 100K CLIMA para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación EE.UU. - Cono Sur -- June 14, 2023 (English) and June 15, 2023 (español)
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and past/current grant recipients provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and shared how proposals will be evaluated for the 100K CLIMA Grant Competition to Build Inclusive Climate-Action and Student Exchange Programs between the United States and Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Topics covered included:
Specific requirements to consider for your proposal
Evaluation criteria for each proposal section
Tips & strategies for building the components of a competitive proposal
There was also a live question-and-answer session with the panelists at the end of the webinar to give attendees the opportunity to ask any questions they had about the topics covered.
Tips & Strategies for Developing a Grant Proposal for the 2022 Cacao for Peace Innovation Fund Grant Competition/Consejos y estrategias para desarrollar su propuesta para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación Cacao para la paz -- November 15, 2022 (English) and November 17, 2022 (español)
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and past/current grant recipients provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and shared how proposals will be evaluated for the 2022 Cacao for Peace Innovation Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Research Programs between the United States and Colombia.
Topics covered included:
Specific requirements to consider for your proposal
Evaluation criteria for each proposal section
Tips & strategies for building the components of a competitive proposal
There was also a live question-and-answer session with the panelists at the end of the webinar to give attendees the opportunity to ask any questions they had about the topics covered.
How to Apply for the 2022 Cacao for Peace Innovation Fund Grant Competition/ Cómo solicitar una subvencíon para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación Cacao para la paz 2022 -- October 5, 2022 (English) and October 6, 2022 (español)
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and past/current 100K grant recipients spoke about how to become familiar with the unique eligibility requirements of this grant competition and answered questions about the requirements and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2022 Cacao for Peace Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Research Programs between the United States and Colombia.
Topics covered included:
- Competition eligibility & requirements
- Tips & strategies on how to develop your proposal team and identify the right institutional partners
- An overview of the application portal and highlight other important considerations in the submission process
Dr. Xia (Amy) Zhang Associate Professor of Accounting Accounting Program Coordinator International Program Coordinator College of Business & Public Affairs Alabama A&M University PowerPoint Presentation
Mg. Claudia Liliana Bedoya Sandoval Comunicadora Social Docente Tiempo Completo Universidad Santiago de Cali
Live Q&A Session: 100K 2022 U.S.-Andean Innovation Fund Grant Competition -- July 26, 2022
On July 26, 2022, the 100K Innovation Fund team hosted a live interactive Question & Answer session during which participants had the opportunity to ask questions and clarifications about the 2022 U.S.-Andean Innovation Fund Grant Competition, including eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria, and advice for finding international partners. Representatives from Partners of the Americas, the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, and EducationUSA were be available to take questions in English and Spanish.
Tips & Strategies for Developing a 100K Proposal for the 2022 U.S.-Andean Innovation Fund Grant Competition/Consejos y estrategias para desarrollar su propuesta para la Convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación entre los EE.UU. y la región andina -- June 22 (English) and June 23 (español), 2022
On June 22, 2022, the Innovation Fund team and 100K grant recipients provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal and share how proposals are evaluated for the 2022 U.S.-Andean Innovation Fund Grant Competition.
Topics covered included: -Guidelines & requirements for the technical narrative and budget -Evaluation criteria -Tips & strategies for developing a competitive proposal
There was also a live question-and-answer session with the Innovation Fund team and 100K grant recipients at the end of the webinar.
Jorge “Coco”Alarcón Magíster en arquitectura paisajista Candidato a doctor en salud pública Profesor,UniversityofWashington Director de proyecto, CITBM
How to Apply for the 2022 U.S.-Andean Innovation Fund Grant Competition/Cómo solicitar una subvención para la convocatoria del Fondo de Innovación 2022 entre los Estados Unidos y la región andina -- May 24 (English) and May 25 (español), 2022
In these webinars, held in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team and past/current 100K grant recipients spoke about how to become familiar with the unique eligibility requirements of this grant competition and answered questions about the requirements and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2022 U.S.-Andean Innovation Fund Grant Competition.
Topics covered included:
- Competition eligibility & requirements
- Tips & strategies on how to develop your proposal team and identify the right institutional partners
- An overview of the application portal and highlight other important considerations in the submission process
Juliana Diaz Publicista/Profesora e Investigadora Programa de Publicidad Universidad Católica de Manizales, Colombia UCM PowerPoint Presentation
Interactive Q&A Session with the 100K Team: The 100K 2021 U.S.-Brazil Competition -- February 2, 2022
On February 2, 2022, the 100K Innovation Fund team hosted a live interactive Question & Answer session during which participants had the opportunity to ask questions and clarifications about the 2021 U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition, including eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria, and seek advice for finding international partners. Representatives from Partners of the Americas, the Bureau of Western Hemisphere at the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Brazil, and EducationUSA addressed questions in English and Portuguese.
Panelists / Painelistas
Rita Moriconi
Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC), for South America
EducationUSA
EdUSA Presentation
♦ Lista de participantes do webinar interessados em formar parceria (acesso via Rede de Inovação)
Tips & Strategies for Developing a Grant Proposal for the 2021 U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Competition/Dicas e estratégias para desenvolver uma proposta de subsídio do 100K para a Competição pela concessão do Fundo de Inovação EUA-Brasil de 2021 - November 17, 2021
During this free, bilingual webinar, the Innovation Fund team dove into the process of building a competitive 100K grant proposal for this grant competition, section by section, while past/current grant recipients shared insight and lessons learned from the development and design of their 100K programs. The webinar also included a live Question-and-Answer session at the end of the presentation, which allowed attendees the opportunity to engage with the Innovation Fund team and speakers.
Panelists / Painelistas
Dr. Jandro Abot
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Director of International Programs, School of Engineering
The Catholic University of America
CUA Presentation
Dr. Matthew Flynn
Associate Professor of International Studies & Sociology
Georgia Southern University
(no presentation)
Rita Moriconi
Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC), for South America
EducationUSA
EdUSA Presentation
♦ Lista de participantes do webinar interessados em formar parceria (acesso via Rede de Inovação)
How to Apply for the 2021 U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition/Candidate-se a um subsídio da Competição do Fundo de Inovação EUA-Brasil de 2021 - October 26, 2021
During the webinar, the Innovation Fund staff reviewed the unique eligibility and partnership requirements of the 2021 U.S.-Brazil Innovation Fund Grant Competition. The webinar featured SENAI and EducationUSA representatives, who shared resources on how U.S. institutions can connect with the SENAI Innovation Institutes and Higher Education Schools, as well as higher education institutions in Brazil. Past grant recipients also shared tips on how begin to identify institutional partner/s for international exchange programs.
Panelists / Painelistas
Dr. Ivonne Santiago
Associate Professor
Provost Faculty Fellow
Co-Director of Diversity and Culture of Inclusion
University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP Presentation
Dr. José Luz Silveira
Professor
Universidade Estadual Paulista, Guaratingueta
UNESPG Presentation
♦ Lista de participantes do webinar interessados em formar parceria (acesso via Rede de Inovação)
Interactive Q&A Session with the 100K Team: 2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships & Training Programs between the U.S., Central America, and Dominican Republic -- July 8, 2021
On July 8, 2021, the 100K Innovation Fund team hosted a live interactive Question & Answer session during which participants had the ability to interact with Partners of the Americas and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State to ask questions about the 2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Training Programs between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic, including eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and well as tips & strategies for building their 100K proposals. All questions were answered in English and Spanish.
View the PowerPoint presentation here.
Tips & Strategies for Developing a 100K Innovation Fund Grant Proposal: 2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships & Training Programs between the U.S., Central America, and Dominican Republic -- May 26-27, 2021
Held in English and Spanish, these webinars on the 2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships and Training Programs between the United States, Central America, and the Dominican Republic focused on the process of building a competitive 100K grant proposal, section by section, while past/current grant recipients shared insight and lessons learned from the development of their 100K proposals. Topics included:
- Specific requirements to consider for your proposal
- Evaluation criteria of each proposal section
- Tips & strategies for developing a competitive 100K proposal
Applying for a 100K Innovation Fund Grant: The 2021 Innovation Fund Grant Competition to Build Partnerships & Training Programs between the U.S., Central America, and Dominican Republic -- April 21-22, 2021
- Tips & strategies on how to develop your proposal team and identify the right institutional partners
- An overview of the application portal and highlight other important considerations in the submission process
Panelists and Webinar Materials
Dr. Kent Bream Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Marta Panero Executive Director, External Affairs Strategic Communications and External Affairs New York Institute of Technology
Victor Ayerdi Director, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica Universidad del Valle de Guatemala Presentación de UVG
Erika A. Tenorio Profesora Asociada y Directora , Departamento del Ambiente y Desarrollo Escuela Agrícola Panamericana, Zamorano Presentación del Zamorano
Tips & Strategies for Developing and Implementing a 100K Innovation Fund Grant Proposal: 2020 Mexico-U.S. and U.S.-Colombia Grant Competitions -- December 9-10, 2020
In this set of webinars, in English and Spanish, the Innovation Fund team provided insider tips on how to develop a competitive proposal, as well as shared how proposals are typically evaluated. The webinars focused on the two current, open grant competitions: the 2020 Mexico-U.S. Innovation Fund Competition and the U.S.-Colombia Grant Competition for 21st Century Higher Education Partnerships, and also included representatives from past/current grant winning institutions who spoke about the lessons learned from implementing their 100K program and provided their tips and strategies for winning an Innovation Fund grant.
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Panelists and Webinar Materials
Mariana Smith Assistant Professor of Visual Arts School of Arts and Humanities Stockton University Stockton University Presentation
Marjorie Maia Líder de Cooperación y Proyectos Internacionales Gerencia de Internacionalización y Relaciones Institucionales Universidad EAN Presentación de la Universidad EAN
Applying for a 100K Innovation Fund Grant: The U.S.-Colombia Grant Competition for 21st Century Higher Education Partnerships -- November 17-18, 2020
In these webinars in English and Spanish, The Innovation Fund team and past/current 100K grant recipients spoke about how to develop institutional partnerships, become familiar with the unique eligibility requirements of this grant competition, and answered questions about the requirements and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the U.S.-Colombia Grant Competition for 21st Century Higher Education Partnerships.
Topics covered included:
- Navigating our new Application Portal & new application requirements - Competition eligibility, requirements, evaluation criteria, etc. - Tips & strategies from the Innovation Fund and 100K grant winners on how to develop 100K partnerships
Applying for a 100K Innovation Fund Grant: The 2020 Mexico-U.S. Innovation Fund Competition -- October 21-22, 2020
In these webinars, offered in both English and Spanish, participants heard from the Innovation Fund team on how to develop and better focus their proposals for this grant competition, became familiar with the proposal requirements, and had the opportunity to ask about specific requirements and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2020 Mexico-U.S. Innovation Fund Competition.
Topics covered included:
- Navigating our new Application Portal & new application requirements - Competition eligibility, requirements, evaluation criteria - Tips & strategies from the Innovation Fund and 100K grant winners on how to develop 100K partnerships
Panelists and Webinar Materials
Kristin Allen Program Manager, Strategic Global Initiatives, Center for International Education Northern Arizona University NAU Presentation
Valeria Cárdenas Dugal Directora, Oficina de representación en México Oficina de educación global University of New Mexico
Tools & Tips for Virtual Education Programs: An Introduction to Collaborative Online International Education (COIL) and 100K Partnerships -- June 25, 2020
In this special webinar, the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund team gathered experts to discuss cutting edge practices in virtual/online program development and delivery.
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), which was developed at the State University of New York (SUNY), is an approach that brings students and professors together across cultures to learn, discuss and collaborate as part of their class. Professors partner to design the experience and students partner to complete the activities designed. COIL becomes part of the class, enabling all students to have a significant intercultural experience within their course of study.
Panelists included 100K program leaders from various higher education institutions to share lessons learned and best practices in developing virtual learning and exchange experiences for students in the Americas. Click here to view the full details of the webinar.
