Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria announces a limited competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). AEIF provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply the skills gained during their exchanges and implement innovative solutions to global challenges in their communities. Since 2011, AEIF has supported nearly 500 alumni-led projects worldwide through a competitive process. This year, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary (Freedom 250), all projects must celebrate this milestone and highlight the United States’ commitment to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation while showcasing American excellence. Projects should: honor U.S. Values, Patriotism, and Global Contributions, Promote Global Understanding of U.S. Founding Principles, and Inspire the Next 250 Years of U.S. Leadership and Innovation. Project can include events separate from celebrating Independence Day.

Program Details

U.S. Mission to Nigeria is a federal agency that offers the Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund grant program to support research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Nigeria through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with U.S. Mission to Nigeria or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $35K. Applications are due by May 11, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by State-mission

Award details

Award range: $5K – $35K. Applications close on May 11, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation