U.S-Nigeria Creative, Digital, & Innovation Economy Initiative
This grant supports programs that build partnerships and expand trade between U.S. companies and Nigerian creative and digital professionals through training, networking, and commercial collaboration in key innovation sectors.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Due Dates: August 20, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $20,000–$60,000 for up to 24 months; total program funding $250,000–$500,000; ~10 awards expected.
Summary: Supports programs that strengthen U.S.-Nigeria trade and investment by building commercial relationships, skills, and networks between U.S. companies and Nigerian creative, digital, and innovation professionals.
Key Information: Cost sharing is not required but viewed favorably; for-profit entities are not eligible; proposals must address one or more priority themes.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Consulate General Lagos under the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, aims to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and Nigeria. It supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in implementing programs that foster commercial relationships, professional knowledge, legal infrastructure, and institutional connections between U.S. companies and Nigerian professionals in the creative, digital, and innovation sectors.
Programs should address one or more of seven priority themes: Intellectual Property Infrastructure; Exchange Alumni Network Activation; Streaming, Digital Rights, and Platform Monetization; Co-Production and Market Access (Film, Music, Fashion); U.S. Education Access and Tech Credentialing; Gaming, Sports Business, and Emerging Tech; and Content Creation for U.S. Social Media Platforms and AI Tools. Proposals must demonstrate clear commercial outcomes, such as increased U.S.-Nigeria business transactions, platform monetization, credentialing, and sustainable networks.
