Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
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
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/).