PDS-AEIF-FY26-01: Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Nigeria notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to Nigeria offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $105,000 in total. Applications closed on May 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 13, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$105,000
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 10, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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/).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PDS-AEIF-FY26-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 11, 2026.
Who can apply for Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund?
U.S. Mission to Nigeria accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund?
Closed May 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $35,000 each. About $105,000 in total across about 3 awards.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.
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