The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking proposals for public diplomacy projects that strengthen connections between the people of the United States and Nigeria. The funded projects must include American components such as expert engagement, cultural celebrations, U.S. training curriculum, or use of American Spaces materials. Key focus areas include entrepreneurship/innovation, women's empowerment, democracy/governance, press freedom, and education. Eligible applicants are U.S. and Nigerian registered non-profit organizations, think tanks, NGOs, and educational/cultural institutions operating in 17 specified Nigerian states. Proposals will be evaluated on criteria including program quality, organizational capacity, planning/objectives, budget, monitoring/evaluation, and sustainability. The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
The funding opportunity offers 9-22 awards ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 each, with a total available funding of $450,000 through FY25 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds. Projects must be completed within 12 months and are expected to start between June 1 and November 30, 2025. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration.
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