Grants & Funding

Active Grants for Nigerian Businesses

Curated funding opportunities — we can help you apply.

PrivateDeadline: Rolling

Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works

by Mastercard Foundation

Grant + training support

Eligibility: Youth-led business, job creation focus

GovernmentDeadline: Ongoing

NITDA Digibiz Grant for Digital MSMEs

by NITDA

₦500K – ₦5M

Eligibility: Nigerian digital-focused MSME, CAC registered

GovernmentDeadline: Rolling

NIRSAL MFB Agric & MSMEs Grant

by NIRSAL Microfinance Bank

₦300K – ₦50M

Eligibility: CAC registered agric or MSME, BVN, valid ID, business plan

TechDeadline: Rolling

Google for Startups Africa

by Google

$100K+ in cloud credits

Eligibility: Tech startup, less than 5 years old

GovernmentDeadline: Quarterly

CBN Agric Business Support Fund

by Central Bank of Nigeria

Up to ₦50M

Eligibility: Agriculture-related business, registered, bankable plan required

PrivateDeadline: Jan 2026

Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant

by TEF

$5,000 USD

Eligibility: African entrepreneur, early-stage business

GovernmentDeadline: Ongoing

SMEDAN MSME Grant Programme

by SMEDAN

Up to ₦3M

Eligibility: Registered SME with valid CAC, TIN and BVN

GovernmentDeadline: 31 Dec 2025

BOI Youth Entrepreneurship Support

by Bank of Industry

₦500K – ₦5M

Eligibility: Nigerian youth 18–35, registered business