Opportunity Information: Apply for AFLAG 21 01
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement (APS) is a discretionary grant opportunity (NOFO) designed specifically for Nigerian alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange and leadership programs who want to run public-facing projects in Nigeria. The core idea is to help alumni turn their experience and networks into practical initiatives that respond to local needs while also strengthening mutual understanding between Nigerians and the United States. Applicants are expected to propose projects that fit under one of seven PAS priority theme areas (the notice references seven themes, though they are not listed in the text provided), and the project design should clearly show how it advances those priorities.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. Government program alumni, including participants of Fulbright, Humphrey, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), UGRAD, SUSI, YALI, Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), RLC, PAYLP, CYFI, AWE, TechWomen, GSMP, GES, IWP, and AFS. A key structural requirement is that projects should be alumni-driven not only at the applicant level but also in staffing: the proposal should indicate that volunteers, project officers, and project staff (whether paid or unpaid) will be U.S. Government alumni whenever possible. This positions the program as an alumni-led mechanism for sustained engagement, peer-to-peer learning, and community impact.
Every proposed project must include a clear American element. In practice, this means incorporating an American cultural component and/or demonstrating a direct connection to an American expert, U.S. organization, or U.S. institution in a relevant field. The purpose of this requirement is not symbolic; it is meant to ensure the activity actively promotes greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and deepens U.S.-Nigeria people-to-people ties. Strong proposals typically make this connection concrete by describing the role of U.S. speakers, mentors, partner institutions, joint programming, or curated U.S.-focused content that is meaningfully integrated into the project outcomes.
The NOFO also encourages applicants to use established U.S. Mission-supported community spaces for in-person engagement. Specifically, proposals should state that trainings, meetings, workshops, and seminars will be held at an American Corner or a Window on America whenever feasible. The listed locations include Lagos (Lekki, Victoria Island, and Yaba) as well as sites in Ibadan, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Awka, Enugu, Osogbo, Uyo, and Benin City. This preference signals that PAS wants activities to leverage these existing public diplomacy hubs, likely to increase visibility, provide reliable venues, and strengthen the American Corner network as a platform for civic and educational programming.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Nigeria under CFDA 19.040, with funding provided through a grant instrument. The Funding Opportunity Number is AFLAG 21 01. The original application deadline listed is April 5, 2021, and awards were contingent on the approval and availability of U.S. Government fiscal year 2021 funds. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $60,000. While the notice indicates expected awards, the exact number is not specified in the excerpt provided. Overall, the solicitation is framed as both a funding mechanism and a structured set of expectations: alumni-led teams proposing theme-aligned projects, anchored by a tangible American connection, and delivered in partnership with U.S. Mission-supported venues when possible.Apply for AFLAG 21 01
- The U.S. Mission to Nigeria in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Affairs Section(PAS) Annual Program Statement (APS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-02-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-04-05. (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 $60,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: U.S. Consulate General Lagos PAS Annual Program Statement (APS) - Alumni Grants
1) What is this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement (APS) is a discretionary grant opportunity (NOFO) intended for Nigerian alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange and leadership programs. It supports public-facing projects in Nigeria that respond to local needs while strengthening mutual understanding between Nigerians and the United States.
2) Who is the funder and what is the program identifier information?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Nigeria. It is associated with CFDA 19.040 and uses a grant instrument. The Funding Opportunity Number is AFLAG 21 01.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Nigerian alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange and leadership programs. The notice specifically includes alumni from programs such as Fulbright, Humphrey, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), UGRAD, SUSI, YALI, Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), RLC, PAYLP, CYFI, AWE, TechWomen, GSMP, GES, IWP, and AFS.
4) Are non-alumni allowed to apply?
Based on the information provided, the grant is designed specifically for U.S. Government program alumni, and eligibility is limited to those alumni. No separate pathway is described for non-alumni applicants in the excerpt provided.
5) What kind of projects does PAS want to fund?
PAS is looking for alumni-led, public-facing projects implemented in Nigeria. Projects should be practical initiatives that draw on alumni experience and networks, respond to local needs, and promote mutual understanding between Nigeria and the United States.
6) Do projects need to align with specific themes?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose projects that fit under one of seven PAS priority theme areas. The excerpt references seven themes but does not list them, and proposals should clearly show how the project advances those priorities.
7) What does “alumni-driven” mean in this APS?
8) Does the project team have to be entirely made up of U.S. Government alumni?
The guidance states that volunteers, project officers, and project staff should be U.S. Government alumni whenever possible. It does not state that every role must be filled by alumni in all cases, but it sets a clear expectation that alumni staffing should be prioritized.
9) What is the “American element” requirement?
Every proposed project must include a clear American element. This means incorporating an American cultural component and/or demonstrating a direct connection to an American expert, U.S. organization, or U.S. institution in a relevant field. The intent is to actively promote greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and deepen U.S.-Nigeria people-to-people ties.
10) What are examples of an acceptable American element (based on the notice description)?
The excerpt indicates that strong proposals make the American connection concrete by describing the role of U.S. speakers, mentors, partner institutions, joint programming, or curated U.S.-focused content that is meaningfully integrated into the project outcomes.
11) Is the American element optional or required?
It is required. The notice states that every proposed project must include a clear American element.
12) Does PAS prefer specific venues for in-person activities?
Yes. The NOFO encourages applicants to use U.S. Mission-supported community spaces for in-person engagement. Proposals should state that trainings, meetings, workshops, and seminars will be held at an American Corner or a Window on America whenever feasible.
13) Where are the American Corner and Window on America locations mentioned in the notice?
The listed locations include Lagos (Lekki, Victoria Island, and Yaba) and additional sites in Ibadan, Calabar, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Awka, Enugu, Osogbo, Uyo, and Benin City.
14) Is it mandatory to hold activities at an American Corner or Window on America?
The language provided describes this as an encouragement and a feasibility-based preference: proposals should state that activities will be held at these spaces whenever feasible. It does not read as an absolute requirement in the excerpt provided.
15) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $60,000.
16) How many awards will be made?
The excerpt indicates expected awards but does not specify the exact number of awards in the text provided.
17) What was the application deadline listed in the notice?
The original application deadline listed is April 5, 2021.
18) Is the funding guaranteed once you apply?
No. Awards were contingent on the approval and availability of U.S. Government fiscal year 2021 funds.
19) What does “discretionary grant opportunity (NOFO)” mean in this context?
In the excerpt, “discretionary” is used to describe the nature of the grant opportunity under a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The notice frames the APS as a funding mechanism with specific expectations (theme alignment, alumni-led staffing emphasis, and a required American element), rather than an entitlement or automatic funding stream.
20) What makes a proposal “strong” under this APS (based on the excerpt)?
Based on the description provided, strong proposals typically: (1) clearly align to one of the seven PAS priority theme areas (even though the themes are not listed in the excerpt), (2) are demonstrably alumni-led in both leadership and staffing whenever possible, (3) include a clear, concrete American element (for example, U.S. speakers/mentors/partners or integrated U.S.-focused content), and (4) use American Corners or Windows on America for in-person activities when feasible.
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