Category: Grants
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Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2024 for creative writers |45,000 AED grant
Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2024 The Africa Institute’s African Languages and Translation Program invites applications for the third cohort of the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship for the 2024 academic year. This residency program is named after the late Nigerian Professor Tejumola Olaniyan, who left a remarkable intellectual legacy in the fields…
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Call for Applications: Pay Innovation Pitch (N2,250,000:00 in cash prizes)
Are you a student at any Nigerian tertiary institution or an early-stage start-up with a financial services-related idea? Is your solution a payment method? Is your solution technically enabled? Interested in pitching potential investors or finding business partners for funding and growth? Intermarc Consulting Limited and Opolo Global are thrilled to invite innovators with viable…
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Grants for Small Businesses in Nigeria (March 2024)
Looking for funding for your small business? Here’s a list of grants you can apply for and get funded. Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program for Women 2024 ($5 Million in Funding) MTN Foundation Yellopreneur Grant and Loan 2024 for Female Entrepreneurs LSETF MSME Loan Program (N50,000 – N500,000 per person) Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund For…
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Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program for Women 2024 ($5 Million in Funding)
Applications are open for the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program for Women 2024 . Here’s how to apply: Deadline: March 31st, 2024 Applications are now open for the TEF Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program. The “Women Entrepreneurship for Africa” (WE4A) program is an action jointly supported by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and…
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Cascador Accelerator 2024 For African Entrepreneurs (Training, Mentorship and $5,000 USD For each participant)
Cascador, a ground-breaking accelerator program helping mid-stage African entrepreneurs grow their businesses and improve their leadership skills, has announced program details and the opening of 2024 applications. The launch of the 2024 application cycle is accompanied by a new round of testimonials from past participants and glowing updates on the progress of their companies. Entering…
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Call for Application: P23 Impact Funds for Entrepreneurs 2024 (1000 Entrepreneurs get 1000 Pounds Each)
Are you an entrepreneur? Is your business focused on solving a problem in any of the following sectors Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, and Education? Apply now for our P23 Impact Fund where we will be giving 1000 entrepreneurs a seed fund of £1000 to kickstart and upscale their various ventures. About P23 Impact Funds At…
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MTN Foundation Yellopreneur Grant and Loan 2024 for Female Entrepreneurs
The MTN Y’ellopreneur Initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction in women unemployment and advance women development in ‘Entrepreneurship’ through capacity building and access to capital through loans, grants, and advisory support services for long term business sustainability. The initiative targets Female Entrepreneurs across the country who display passion and commitment to self-employment and run…
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Abdul-Lateef and Sanni Foundation Womenpreneur Program 2024 | Up to 500,000 Naira Grant
Abdul-Lateef and Sanni Foundation Womenpreneur 2024 |Up to 500,000 Naira Grant The Abdul-Lateef & Sanni Foundation empowerment program is an annual project organized by our Foundation to empower Un financially independent Muslim women. This year, we will be empowering women who have small businesses and need financial support to expand their capital, through the Abdul-Lateef…
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Call for Applications: Mama Cash Grant 2024 ( Up to €50,000 per year)
Mama Cash backs ambitious self-led feminist organizations and activities that defend and enhance the rights of women, girls, and transgender and intersex individuals. The Resilience Fund offers fundamental, flexible, long-term support for up to ten years. This allows grantee partners to strategy, plan, and execute the work they want to undertake, in the way they…
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e-Mobility (Electric Mobility) Innovation Hackathon For Entrepreneurs and Startups in Nigeria Over |USD$75,000 worth of benefits available
The GFA Technologies(GetFundedAfrica) e-Mobility Innovation Hackathon (in collaboration with Microsoft) and with sponsors – Sterling Bank, Oando Plc (Oando Clean Energy Ltd) and other corporates; provides startups/entrepreneurs, with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, resources and networks necessary to: Get matched and work with the largest corporate companies in Nigeria One of the key…
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Call for Applications: LSETF MSME Loan Program (N50,000 – N500,000 per person)
The LSETF Loan Program strives to provide small businesses with inexpensive access to capital so they can grow, expand, create wealth, and employ people. The lending arrangement, which has an annual interest rate of about 9%, is offered to Lagos State registered business owners. The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was formed by the…
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Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund For SMEs |USD$200 million Fund
The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is a bold initiative—a USD $ 200 million Fund of Funds—that works through African investment funds to support early-stage, growth-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the continent. The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund’s goal is to provide dignified and fulfilling work for young people, particularly young women. The…
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MIT Solve Global Economic Prosperity Challenge 2024 ( Up to $10,000 Grant Fund)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is accepting applications for the Global Economic Prosperity Challenge to leverage technology to increase peace and prosperity. Peace and stability are baseline conditions for economic prosperity and a thriving society, and both are at risk of escalating conflicts and economic shocks. Instability and conflict can severely erode economic prospects,…
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Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism Award 2024 ( USD 10,000 Prize)
We invite entries for the Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism. Nigeria LNG sponsors an annual prize to recognize the author of the greatest critical study. To stimulate literary criticism, the Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Literature will award USD 10,000 to the author of the outstanding critical work. This year, the competition is…
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Nigeria LNG Nigeria Literature Prize for Young Nigerian Writers 2024 |$USD100,000 Prize
The NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature aims to elevate the quality of writing, editing, proofreading, and publishing in Nigeria, positively impacting print, broadcast journalism, cinema, and theater production. The competition follows a four-year cycle that includes Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature in that order. In 2019, the focus was on children’s literature, and…
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Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Science Award |Up to $100,000 Cash Prize
The Nigeria Prize for Science celebrates excellence in scientific breakthroughs and honors scientists from anywhere in the world, who help find solutions to a local or ‘Nigerian’ problem, as defined and advertised by the Advisory Board for the prize. The Prize is an annual prize aimed at stimulating the advancement and application of science and…
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Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Award 2024 |USD 10,000 Prize
The Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize, established by the Kofi Annan Foundation (K.A.F) and the Democracy and Culture Foundation (D.C.F), honors a young leader aged 18-30 and is presented annually during the Athens Democracy Forum. The prize recognizes outstanding leadership and aims to inspire more young people to contribute to the growth of democracy. An…
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Digital For All Challenge 2.0 for young Nigerians 15 million naira in cash Prize
The Digital For All Challenge 2.0 application period is now open.The Challenge is back for its second year and is available to three categories of competitors from around Nigeria. The #DigitalforAllChallenge is Africa’s largest digital skilling competition, with the goal of rewarding self-development and encouraging the acquisition and application of digital skills through competitive incentives.…
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Call for Applications: Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 4 ($50,000 grant)
Deloitte is committed to creating opportunities for 100 million people by 2030 by strengthening work skills, enhancing educational outcomes, and assisting individuals from underrepresented and marginalized groups around the world. In keeping with this goal, Deloitte is pleased to support the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG4 for the fifth year. Working together, they can expedite innovative…
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iF Social Impact Prize 2024 for young Changemakers |EUR 100,000 in prize money
Applications are now open for the 2024 iF Social Impact Prize.The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that benefit society. Your project is eligible if it contributes to the achievement of one or more of the United Nations SDGs. Application is free of charge. Every year, iF Design provides EUR 100,000 to fund the finest…
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SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Programme 2024 (SGD$ 20,000 in grants!)
Applications are now open for the 2024 SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Programme. The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) believes in equipping, enabling and inspiring young changemakers like you to scale your social enterprises. The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global is a six-month programme that inspires, equips, and enables youth of different nationalities to scale up their…
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Top 10 Grants for Business, Personal and Research funding 2024
Are you looking for grants for Business, Personal and Research funding in 2024? Here are grants to apply. Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant 2024 | $5,000 and Entrepreneurship Mentorship The Tony Elumelu Foundation is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalyzing job creation across all 54 African countries,…
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Federal Government Technical Entrepreneurship Skill Grant 2024
Federal Government Technical Entrepreneurship Skill Grant In a bid to foster technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills among Nigerian youths, the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education (SSATVEE) has announced the commencement of the 2024 Federal Government Technical/Entrepreneurship Skill Grant program. Geared towards individuals aged 18 to…
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Call for Applications: NG-Cares Business Fund 2024 | N50,000 to N250,000 to Entrepreneur
Applications are invited for NG-Cares Business Fund 2024 | N50,000 to N250,000 to Entrepreneur The NG-Cares Business Fund 2024 is a transformative initiative designed to address the challenges of poverty and unemployment within communities. By extending financial support ranging from #50,000 to #250,000, the program empowers individuals and caters to the needs of small, independent…
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Ashpot Startup Accelerator Program 2024 | Up to N15 million naira
Applications are invited for the Ashpot Startup Accelerator Program | Up to N15 million naira Are you ready to take your startup or business to the next level? The wait is over, as applications for our highly anticipated Startup Accelerator Program are now open! The Ashpot Startup Accelerator Program promotes local startup success. Our program…
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Call for Applications: Sync! Hackathon‘24 For Tech Enthusiasts |Up to $550 Cash Prize
Calling all techies. Participate in innovation by joining the Sync! Hackathon ’24 runs virtually for two days. This event allows participants to gather, collaborate, and develop unique solutions to problems encountered in project management and team collaboration. During the Sync! Hackathon 2024, you will focus on addressing project management difficulties. The problem statement for this…
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STARTS4AFRICA Artist Residency – Nigeria 2024 |up to €35,000
Calling Artists, Researchers, technologists and multidisciplinary Teams in Nigeria to apply for the first STARTS Residency Program fully dedicated to promoting sub-Saharan Africa innovation at the nexus of Science + Technology + Arts. Through 6-month residencies, STARTS4AFRICA will enhance art-driven innovation in Nigeria. This pioneering initiative will allow artists to address regional challenges around Food and…
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The 2024 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize for emerging young Leaders |USD 10,000 monetary prize
The nominations for the 2024 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize are now open! Do you know any young leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in supporting or preserving democracy? Nominate them for the second Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize. The Kofi Annan Foundation and the Democracy and Culture Foundation are seeking nominations for the second…
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Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence 2024 For African startups |Up to $250,000
Gen F, an initiative facilitated by Founders Factory is set to invest $250,000 in startups from Africa through its Entrepreneur in Residence program. The program will also provide the founders of these startups with a budget for experimentation and access to expert guidance. Founders will also be included in an ‘Entrepreneur In Residence Venture Design Studio’…
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Shecluded Dream to Business Incubator Program 2.0 |up to N 2,000,000 funding
The Shecluded Empowered to Impact Incubator Program can help you realize your full business potential. Are you a passionate and aspiring female entrepreneur with big dreams of starting a successful business? Are you willing to create more job opportunities for young women? Through our intensive 4- week program, we want to provide you with the essential…
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Call for Applications: Gener8tor Milwaukee Accelerator ($100K)
gener8tor Milwaukee invests in five high-growth startups per cohort. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. Eligibility Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. They accept all types of startups across all industries and business models. They focus on startups that have the…
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African Women Entrepreneurs Program Reimagined 2024 – Powered By United States African Development Foundation (Award: $50,000 – $100,000)
Applications are now open for the African Women Entrepreneurs Program Reimagined 2024, powered by the United States African Development Foundation. The United States African Development Foundation (USADF), in partnership with the United States Department of State Africa Bureau, invites applications for the 2024 African Women Entrepreneurs Program-Reimagined grant. This is the second application cycle for…
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Popular Foundation, Mastercard Foundation Partners with CcHub to Accelerate African Startups (Up to 100k USD Equity Free Grants)
Let’s build the future of learning in Africa, together Join us as we partner with the Mastercard Foundation to shape the future of education through cutting-edge technology solutions. A Partnership Designed for African Edtech Growth. CcHub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower ed-tech startups that are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate…
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BRAIN Program For African Deeptech Startup ($50K)
This is your call if you’re running an African Deeptech startup with an MVP produced in the process, early traction, and a vision for impact. Apply for the BRAIN program right now. BRAIN (Bridging Research and Innovation) is a comprehensive program that intends to stimulate Deep Tech Innovation in Africa by providing access to world-class…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant 2024 | Tefconnect 2024
Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant 2024. Here’s how to apply for the program About Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant 2024 The Tony Elumelu Foundation is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalyzing job creation across all 54 African countries, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment.…
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Apply for Afri Women Innovation Grant
The Afri Women Innovation (AWI) Grant is an EquiHER initiative that coheres with the United Nations SDG and aims to provide assistance to African women with promising business ideas or existing companies within Africa. Regardless of whether it’s a tiny idea or a well-established business concept, they strongly advocate that even the smallest idea holds…
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Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024 ($1,000 grant)
This is a unique platform for innovative African youth in travel and tourism who are looking for funding, partnerships, and mentorship opportunities to present their projects to the global marketplace in order to find the necessary support for their programs. Benefits $1,000 grant seed for the winner. $500 grant seed for 1st & 2nd runner up. Complimentary…
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Swiss Re Foundation’s The 2024 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award (Up to USD 700000)
The 2024 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award will support social entrepreneurs working on a hybrid delivery model to improve low-income people’s access to quality primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. Given mounting threats to societal resilience and obstacles to significant progress toward universal health coverage by 2030 – a key health-related SDG – we’ve decided…
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Call for Applications: Stephen Akintayo Foundation Business Grants (Up to $5,000)
At the Stephen Akintayo Foundation, our mission is to influence Africa’s future through education. We firmly believe that education is the catalyst for progress, empowering individuals to shape their destinies and contribute to our continent’s advancement. Through this grant, we are committed to nurturing aspiring minds, fostering innovation, and paving the way for a brighter…
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Apply for Pitch-A-Fix opportunity to access up to N50m
Are you a female entrepreneur overseeing your own enterprise? Does your business capitalize on innovation with a social benefit or impact? Are you in search of specialized training to enhance your business? Are you actively seeking business partners for funding and expansion? Workplace Women is thrilled to extend an invitation to female entrepreneurs with a…