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Grants for U.S.-Nigeria Creative, Digital, & Innovation Economy Initiative

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for the U.S.-Nigeria Creative, Digital, & Innovation Economy Initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Public Diplomacy Section (U.S. Department of State) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to U.S. and Nigerian non-profits, educational institutions, and public international organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services and activities to foster U.S.-Nigeria commercial ties in creative, digital, and innovation sectors - Seven priority themes: - Intellectual Property Infrastructure (IP clinics, workshops, online resources, U.S. attorney speakers) - Exchange Alumni Network Activation (alumni councils, mentorship, market intelligence) - Streaming, Digital Rights, and Platform Monetization (curricula, rights literacy, platform deal workshops) - Co-Production and Market Access (film, music, fashion labs, accelerators, pitch intensives) - U.S. Education Access and Tech Credentialing (enrollment facilitation, joint certificates, faculty residencies) - Gaming, Sports Business, and Emerging Tech Training (gaming platform training, contract literacy, AI tools) - Content Creation for U.S. Social Media Platforms and AI Tools (creator labs, optimization training, AI curriculum) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must demonstrate measurable economic benefits and support U.S. jobs through knowledge transfer, partnerships, and platform monetization - Applicants must have a proven track record in at least one priority theme and capacity to manage a U.S. government grant - Registration in SAM.gov is required - Cost sharing is not required but is viewed favorably - No specific products or part numbers are requested; focus is on programmatic services and activities - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $250,000 to $500,000 - Individual awards: $20,000 to $60,000 - Period of performance: up to 24 months, with possible non-competitive continuation grants

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Consulate General Lagos announces an open competition to implement a program aimed at increasing two-way trade and investment between the United States and Nigeria. The program focuses on building commercial relationships, professional knowledge, legal infrastructure, and institutional connections to enable partnerships between U.S. companies and Nigerian creative/digital professionals. It targets seven priority themes including Intellectual Property Infrastructure, Exchange Alumni Network Activation, Streaming and Digital Rights, Co-Production and Market Access in Film, Music, and Fashion, U.S. Education Access and Tech Credentialing, Gaming and Emerging Tech, and Content Creation for U.S. Social Media Platforms and AI Tools. The initiative supports U.S. jobs and expands market opportunities for Nigerian creative and innovation economy professionals.

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