Nigeria Alumni Fund Supports Innovative Alumni Projects
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has announced the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) for U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni. The fund supports innovative projects worldwide, with this year's cycle emphasizing the U.S.'s 250th anniversary.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is soliciting applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), a program that provides funding to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement innovative solutions in their communities. This year's funding cycle specifically requires projects to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, highlighting U.S. values, patriotism, and global contributions.
Eligible applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. The notice provides links to application forms, budget templates, and a monitoring and evaluation guide. Interested parties should consult the provided documents for detailed application instructions and submission requirements. The last updated date for the funding opportunity is March 12, 2026.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund.
- Consult funding opportunity documents and proposal forms for application requirements.
- Submit project proposals that align with the fund's objectives and the 250th-anniversary theme.
Source document (simplified)
Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
Agency: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional 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/).
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission Nigeria Alumni Team
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoticeofFundingOpportunityAEIF_Nigeria.pdf | Funding Opportunity Document | Mar 12, 2026 01:06 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026Proposal_Form.docx | AEIF 2026 Proposal Form | Mar 12, 2026 01:06 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026Budget_Form.xlsx | AEIF 2026 Budget Form | Mar 12, 2026 01:06 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026MonitoringandEvaluationResourceGuide.docx | AEIF 2026 Monitoring and Evaluation Resource Guide | Mar 12, 2026 01:06 PM UTC |
| SF424A-BudgetInformationforNon-Constructionprograms.pdf | Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs | Mar 12, 2026 12:06 PM UTC |
| SF424ApplicationforFederalAssistance.pdf | Application for Federal Assistance | Mar 12, 2026 12:07 PM UTC |
| SF424B-AssurancesforNon-Construction_programs.pdf | Assurances for Non-Construction programs | Mar 12, 2026 12:08 PM UTC |
| SF424iApplicationforFederalAssistance-_Individual.pdf | Application for Federal Assistance - Individual | Mar 12, 2026 12:17 PM UTC |
| AEIF2026AlumniSummitsProposal_Form.docx | AEIF 2026 Alumni Summits Proposal Form | Mar 12, 2026 01:26 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 11, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$50
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$35,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PDS-AEIF-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy (Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund)
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 12, 2026
Archive date:
June 10, 2026
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