GrantPostedDiscretionary

Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

U.S. Mission to Nigeria
PDS-AEIF-FY26-01
Application Deadline
May 11, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$35,000
Total Program Funding
$105,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is offering the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), a federal grant aimed at supporting alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in implementing innovative solutions to global challenges within their communities. Eligible applicants must be alumni of these exchange programs and are encouraged to propose projects that celebrate America's 250th anniversary while promoting U.S. values and contributions to global understanding. The total estimated funding for this initiative is $105,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, and the application deadline is May 11, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Mission Nigeria Alumni Team at USGNigeriaAlumni@state.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program (https://alumni.state.gov/list-exchange-programs) or a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program (https://j1visa.state.gov/).

Grant Documents

9 Files
AEIF 2026 Alumni Summits Proposal Form.docx
Word58 KBMar 14, 2026
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AEIF 2026 Budget Form.xlsx
Excel33 KBMar 14, 2026
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AEIF 2026 Monitoring and Evaluation Resource Guide.docx
Word45 KBMar 14, 2026
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AEIF 2026 Proposal Form.docx
Word96 KBMar 14, 2026
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SF424_Application for Federal Assistance.pdf
PDF146 KBMar 14, 2026
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SF424i_Application for Federal Assistance- Individual.pdf
PDF92 KBMar 14, 2026
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SF424B-Assurances for Non-Construction programs.pdf
PDF66 KBMar 14, 2026
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SF424A-Budget Information for Non-Construction programs.pdf
PDF134 KBMar 14, 2026
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Notice of Funding Opportunity_AEIF Nigeria.pdf
PDF490 KBMar 14, 2026
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The provided document indicates that it requires Adobe Reader 8 or higher for viewing and that the user's viewing environment may not be properly configured. It directs users to a specific Adobe link for information on installing Adobe Reader and configuring their viewing environment. This document is not a government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP itself, but rather a technical message related to accessing a document, possibly within the context of such government files. The primary purpose is to inform the user about a technical prerequisite for viewing a document and provide a solution.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 12, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 11, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 10, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$35,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$105,000
Expected Awards
3
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Nigeria(DOS-NGA)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.022

Official Sources