Are you a UK alumnus with an idea to make a difference in your community?
The Alumni UK Grant Programme 2026–27 offers grants of up to £5,000 to support innovative, impactful, and collaborative projects led by international UK alumni. Whether you're launching a new initiative or scaling an existing one, this is your opportunity to turn ideas into action.
What We’re Looking For
We support projects that:
- Deliver measurable impact
- Introduce innovative or creative approaches
- Strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Are feasible within 5 months
Thematic Focus Areas
Climate Action & Sustainability
Projects addressing climate change and environmental sustainability through practical, community-driven or creative approaches.
Inclusion, Reducing Inequality & Empowerment
Projects that promote inclusion, expand opportunities, and empower underrepresented or marginalised groups.
Who Can Apply?
Applicant must:
- Be a UK alumnus/alumna (at least one term of study at a UK institution)
- Be a national of and currently resident in Nigeria
- Submit one application only
- Be independent of political affiliations
What you will gain
- Funding to bring your project to life
- Access to a global UK alumni network
- Opportunities for learning, collaboration, and visibility
- Participation in a global showcase event
Funding & Timeline
- Grants of up to £5,000 (paid in Naira and based on the British Council Bookkeeping Rates)
- Project duration: 5 months
How to apply?
Download the application documents and submit your completed application and all required documents by email to He.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org by 01 August 2026, 23.59 WAT.
We strongly encourage applicants to avoid last-minute submissions.
| Activity | Key Dates |
| Call opens | 01 July 2026 |
| Application deadline | 01 August 2026 |
| Review and selection | 03 August – 31 August |
| Grant agreement signing | September 2026 |
| Project implementation | 21 September 2026 - 15 March 2027 |
| Submission of interim report for activities 21 September - 30 November 2026 | 20 December 2026 |
| Final reporting for period 21 September 2026 - 15 March 2027 | 20 March 2027 |
| Global showcase event | April 2027 |