US Embassy in Nigeria to Award up to N83 Million to 22 Organisations, Invites Applicants
- The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is inviting eligible organizations to submit proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, which aims to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria relations through projects highlighting shared goals and values
- Projects must include an American component, with proposals incorporating strong American elements being prioritized
- The deadline for applications is March 3, 2025, with funding amounts ranging from $20,000 to $50,000
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is calling for eligible organizations to submit proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
The program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, aims to strengthen the connections between the people of the United States and Nigeria through projects that highlight shared goals and values.
US Embassy in Nigeria to Award up to N83 Million to 22 Organisations, Invites ApplicantsSource: Twitter
In an Annual Program Statement, the U.S. Consulate General Lagos outlined their funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests.
To qualify, projects must include an American component, such as American expert engagement (in person or virtual), American cultural celebrations, U.S. training curriculum, or the use of American Spaces materials.
Proposals incorporating strong American elements will be given priority.
Important Dates and Funding Details
- Posted Date: January 3, 2025
- Last Updated Date: January 3, 2025
- Original Closing Date for Applications: March 3, 2025
- Current Closing Date for Applications: March 3, 2025
- Archive Date: April 2, 2025
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $450,000
- Award Ceiling: $50,000
- Award Floor: $20,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 22
Eligible organizations are encouraged to carefully follow all instructions outlined in the Annual Program Statement to ensure their proposals meet the criteria.
This initiative depicts the U.S. Consulate’s commitment to fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Nigeria.
US in Nigeria
The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is located at 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island.
It provides a range of services, including processing U.S. visas, issuing passports, offering notary and document legalization services, and providing emergency assistance to U.S. citizens.
The consulate is supervised by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and plays a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between the United States and Nigeria.
The U.S. Consulate General in Nigeria was officially established on October 1, 1960, coinciding with Nigeria’s independence from the United Kingdom.
Initially located in Lagos, the consulate played a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between the United States and Nigeria. In 2000, the consulate was relocated to Abuja, the capital city, to better serve the growing needs of the U.S.-Nigeria relationship
US Embassy Moves to New Service Provider
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that the United States Mission in Nigeria has unveiled a new service provider for Nigerians. The announcement which was made public on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday showed that, with the new service provider, applicants can apply for their visas as well as book appointments.
Other services include: payment of visa application fee, and account creation.Other services include: payment of visa application fee, and account creation.
The US Embassy in Nigeria indicated that it was committed to improving its services and urged applicants to use the new service provider for the areas mentioned.
Source: TheTalk.NG
