Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS AEIF FY26 01
Apply for PDS AEIF FY26 01
- The U.S. Mission to Nigeria in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mission Nigeria’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-03-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-11. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
Mission Nigeria's Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a competitive grant opportunity run by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. The program is designed specifically for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored or U.S. government-facilitated exchange programs who want to take what they learned during their exchange experience and turn it into practical, community-based projects. The core idea is alumni-led problem solving: applicants propose innovative, locally relevant solutions to shared global challenges, using the skills, networks, and perspectives they gained through their U.S. exchange.
For this funding cycle, the opportunity is tied to the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary, described as "Freedom 250." As a result, every project must intentionally incorporate and celebrate this milestone, while also highlighting the U.S. commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation and showcasing American excellence. The project focus is not limited to Independence Day events; applicants can propose activities at other times, as long as the Freedom 250 theme is clearly integrated. Proposed projects are expected to connect to themes such as honoring U.S. values, patriotism, and global contributions; promoting global understanding of U.S. founding principles; and inspiring the next 250 years of U.S. leadership and innovation.
The award is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.022, with the U.S. Mission to Nigeria as the sponsoring agency. The funding opportunity number is PDS AEIF FY26 01. The maximum award amount is $35,000, and the program expects to make about three awards. The application deadline listed is May 11, 2026. Eligibility is limited to alumni of qualifying U.S. government exchange programs, including those listed through the U.S. Department of State alumni exchange program directory and participants in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs such as those associated with the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa framework.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Mission Nigeria's Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)?
Mission Nigeria's Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a competitive grant opportunity run by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. It supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored or U.S. government-facilitated exchange programs who want to turn what they learned during their exchange into practical, community-based projects.
Who runs and sponsors this grant opportunity?
The grant is run by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Mission to Nigeria.
What is the goal of the AEIF program?
The goal is alumni-led problem solving: alumni propose innovative, locally relevant solutions to shared global challenges, using skills, networks, and perspectives gained through their U.S. exchange experience.
What is the special theme for this funding cycle?
This funding cycle is tied to the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary, described as "Freedom 250." Every proposed project must intentionally incorporate and celebrate this milestone.
Does my project have to be an Independence Day event?
No. The project focus is not limited to Independence Day events. Activities can be proposed at other times, as long as the Freedom 250 theme is clearly integrated.
What does it mean to "intentionally incorporate" Freedom 250?
Based on the opportunity description, projects must clearly integrate and celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary theme while also highlighting the U.S. commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation and showcasing American excellence.
What kinds of themes are projects expected to connect to?
Proposed projects are expected to connect to themes such as honoring U.S. values, patriotism, and global contributions; promoting global understanding of U.S. founding principles; and inspiring the next 250 years of U.S. leadership and innovation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PDS AEIF FY26 01.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The award is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.022.
How much funding is available per award?
The maximum award amount is $35,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program expects to make about three awards.
When is the application deadline?
The listed application deadline is May 11, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to alumni of qualifying U.S. government-sponsored or U.S. government-facilitated exchange programs.
Which exchange alumni qualify under the eligibility description?
The opportunity description references alumni listed through the U.S. Department of State alumni exchange program directory and participants in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs such as those associated with the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa framework.
Is this grant open to people who are not alumni of U.S. government exchanges?
No. The information provided states eligibility is limited to alumni of qualifying U.S. government exchange programs.
What type of projects should applicants propose?
Applicants should propose innovative, practical, community-based projects that are locally relevant and address shared global challenges, while integrating the Freedom 250 theme as described in the opportunity.
What should applicants highlight in their proposed projects for this cycle?
Projects should highlight the Freedom 250 milestone and also reflect the U.S. commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation and showcase American excellence, as stated in the opportunity description.
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