United States International University-Africa

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) is a private, non-profit educational institution located in Nairobi, Kenya, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since September 2017. As an international organization and educational institution, USIU-Africa has established itself as a key partner in federal grant initiatives, particularly those focused on youth development, education, and economic empowerment in the African context. The university's strategic positioning allows it to engage with federal agencies like USAID to implement comprehensive programs targeting critical socio-economic challenges in the region.

USIU-Africa has been involved in multiple federal grant awards that emphasize youth employment, higher education capacity building, and research collaboration. A significant recent award is a USAID Cooperative Agreement (ID: 72061524CA00005) for Employment Pathways for Youth, running from April 2024 to April 2029. The university has also participated in sub-grant awards with prominent institutions like the University of California and Michigan State University. These sub-awards have supported diverse activities including developing think tank capacities, creating entrepreneurship and social innovation programs, training researchers and educators, managing workforce development initiatives, and establishing county linkage programs. Through these grants, USIU-Africa has demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing complex, multi-objective programs that connect higher education, workforce development, and youth economic prospects, with a particular focus on innovative approaches to skills training, organizational capacity building, and strategic partnerships across academic, public, and private sectors.