Overview
Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies to empower young people in Nigeria and expand their economic opportunity.
What We Fund
We support research, policy development, advocacy, trainings, convenings, and pilot projects that will expand access to technology and digital tools, encourage creativity and innovation, boost civic engagement, and promote evidence-backed government policies, with the goal of empowering young Nigerians to build a more free and prosperous nation.
We fund work related to the program’s four approaches:
Digital Inclusion
Efforts to accelerate digital inclusion and AI knowledge, ethics, and skills by addressing barriers to access.
Creativity and Innovation
Encouraging economic transformation of Nigeria by supporting hubs, incubators, and working spaces where creativity and innovation can thrive.
Civic Participation
Strengthening journalism and media and civic spaces by amplifying the voices of young Nigerians, promoting digital citizenship, and countering digital authoritarianism, to create a prosperous, democratic, and inclusive future.
Research and Policy Analysis
Supporting research and analysis of government policies aimed at empowering young people in Nigeria, while creating a policy environment that prioritizes this goal.
We are not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time. However, contact us to share new ideas and perspectives.