Angie Courage Award 2026: Win Up to ₦500,000 Through Community Storytelling in Nigeria

The 4 Communities by Communities (4CbyC) initiative is inviting Nigerian community-based organisations to participate in the 2026 Angie “Courage Award”, a storytelling competition recognising organisations working to improve community engagement and promote the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable cancers.

The competition encourages organisations to share meaningful community experiences and stories that can raise awareness, reduce stigma and inspire action against cervical and liver cancers in Nigeria.

The three winning organisations will receive cash awards, with the first-place winner receiving ₦500,000.

Award Benefits

The reported cash prizes are:

• First place: ₦500,000.
• Second place: ₦300,000.
• Third place: ₦200,000.

About the Competition

The Angie Courage Award is presented in memory of Mrs Angie Akunmo, whose commitment to community-led change inspired the initiative.

It is part of 4CbyC's broader effort to empower Nigerian communities to develop and lead solutions for preventing cervical and liver cancers.

The competition is built around the following question:

What unique stories and community experiences can your community-based organisation use to promote community engagement, raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable cancers in Nigeria?

Eligibility Requirements

The opportunity is intended for community-based organisations and groups that:

1. Are based in Nigeria and actively operate within Nigerian communities.
2. Are locally led, non-profit community-based organisations or groups.
3. Have legal registration or licensing to operate in Nigeria.
4. Have experience working with communities on health, social or economic issues.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of and connection to the communities they serve.
6. Can provide a recommendation letter from a respected community member.
7. Can identify a designated contact person to communicate with the organisers.
8. Are willing to participate in community activities, scheduled check-ins and bi-monthly reporting during the award period.

Storytelling Requirements

Each organisation is expected to submit one entry.

Accepted formats include:

• Factual accounts of personal or community experiences.
• Historical or community-event narratives.
• Fictional stories.
• Stories supported by photographs or graphics.
• Other creative storytelling formats relevant to cancer prevention and control.

Submissions may be written in English or a local Nigerian language and must not exceed 500 words.

Organisations may also include supporting photographs, audio recordings, videos and other relevant materials.

Required Documents and Information

Applicants should prepare:

• A completed application or submission form.
• A storytelling entry of no more than 500 words.
• Proof of legal registration or licensing in Nigeria.
• A recommendation letter from a recognised community member.
• Details of a designated organisational contact person.
• Relevant photographs, videos, graphics or other supporting materials, where available.

Applicants should consult the submission guidance before sending their entries.

How to Apply

Organisations can submit their entries through the following methods:

1. Online submission

Complete the online application form:

"Submit an online application" (https://bit.ly/4rWZWTt)

2. Email submission

Download and complete the offline submission form:

"Download the offline submission form" (https://forms.gle/WZCDwneHu94fMQQc6)

Send the completed submission and supporting materials to:

Email: c3.risenimr@gmail.com

3. Physical submission

Completed forms and supporting documents can also be submitted at:

***Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Clinical Science Department, 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos.

Attention: Dr. Abideen Salako.* Application Deadline:**

13 November 2026.

Applications are free.

Important Note

The Angie Courage Award is intended for eligible community-based organisations, not individual applicants. Organisations should ensure they meet the registration, experience and participation requirements before applying.

The 13 November 2026 extended deadline and prize amounts are reported in the available opportunity announcement; applicants should confirm these details with 4CbyC.

Beyond the financial awards, participating organisations may gain visibility through the organisers' platforms, opportunities for mentorship and training, professional networking and connections with researchers and other organisations working in cancer prevention and control.

The organisers also expect successful organisations to remain engaged with the programme through community activities, scheduled check-ins and reporting.

Organisations are expected to share experiences that demonstrate how their work and community relationships can contribute to meaningful change.

Relevant experience may include work in cancer prevention, vaccination, HIV/AIDS, malaria, women's empowerment, youth development, education and poverty reduction.

This is an organisational opportunity, not an individual scholarship.

Applicants should ensure that their submissions represent the work and experience of an eligible organisation.