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Empowering change, funding growth and building a transparent Nigeria

Apply for a grant or interest-free loan to scale up your small business — or back the people building a better Nigeria.

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3Active grant programmes
₦300,000Largest single award
100%Online application
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Small Business GrantUp to ₦250,000 Business health check5 questions · 2 minutes
Empowerment Transparency Inclusivity Innovation Collaboration Social responsibility
What we do

Three ways we drive sustainable change

We are Nigeria's pioneer social enterprise — funding people with ideas, rallying donors behind them, and making leadership more transparent.
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Grants

Funding for small businesses, researchers and students who are building their communities.

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02

Fundraising

Every donation helps keep Nigerian businesses running and turns impactful ideas into reality.

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03

Political transparency

An open record of Nigerian leadership — cabinets, connections and the issues that shaped them.

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Grant programmes

Find the grant that fits you

Each programme has a simple, four-step online application. Only fully completed applications are reviewed. Compare all grants
Smiling trader holding fresh vegetables 01 Up to ₦250,000
EntrepreneursLow-income

Small Business Grant

Supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners from low-income backgrounds to start or expand their businesses and boost local economies.

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Researcher using a microscope 02 Up to ₦300,000
ResearchersInstitutions

Research Grant

Funding innovative research projects that contribute to Nigeria's development and address societal needs — covering the lifetime of a research cycle.

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Stacked books with a graduation cap 03 Up to ₦150,000
StudentsFamilies

Education Grant

Assisting children from underprivileged families to complete their education, unlocking opportunities for brighter futures.

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Free assessment

How healthy is your business?

Take our quick 5-question assessment to evaluate your business health and get personalised tips to help you grow.

  • Cash flow & resilience
  • Marketing & customer insight
  • Growth potential

Ready when you are

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Our mission

To drive sustainable change in Nigeria.

By providing grants, facilitating fundraising and promoting political transparency.

 Our vision

An ecosystem where changemakers can uplift their communities.

Where Nigerian entrepreneurs and changemakers have the support they need.
How to apply

Four steps from idea to funding

Please note: only fully completed forms will be reviewed and considered.

  1. Check your eligibility

    Review the requirements for your chosen grant category.

  2. Complete the form

    Provide all required details and documentation.

  3. Submit a proposal

    Share a clear, impactful proposal that outlines your objectives and how the grant will be used.

  4. Submit your application

    Only fully completed applications will be reviewed.

Ready to grow your business?

Applications take about 10 minutes. Have your NIN, bank details and documents in PDF ready.

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