Nigeria Youth Futures Fund Grant 2024 For Youth Leaders (Up To $50,000)- Apply Now!

Applications are open for the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund Grant 2024 For Youth Leaders (Up To $50,000)- Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund Grant 2024 For Youth Leaders (Up To $50,000) is 30th November 2024.

Tell Me About The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund Grant:

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) empowers youth leadership in Nigeria through policy engagements and inclusive funding. Its grant-making initiative addresses the funding gap for under-resourced youth activists and organizations. The NYFF offers three types of grants: small grants for grassroots organizations, development grants for strengthening youth inclusion, and catalyst grants for civic and innovation hubs. The 2025 grant cycle is now open for applications from individuals and organizations focused on youth ecosystem development, particularly in good governance and national issues. There are two types of grants:

• NYFF Catalyst Grant
• NYFF Development and Individual Grant 

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Which Fields are Eligible?

The following fields are eligible: Technology, Media, Art, Entertainment, and Creativity

Type:

Grant

Who Can Apply For The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund Grant?

Also, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

NYFF Development and Individual Grant 

Individual-level 

• The beneficiary must be a Young Change Maker (aged 18- 35 years) with a proven track record of working on a sustainable solution that directly addresses any of the thematic areas. 
• The beneficiary must demonstrate a good understanding and experience of youth activism, strategic planning and project management.
• The beneficiary must demonstrate experience and knowledge of community or team building following principles of honesty and integrity.
• The beneficiary must demonstrate talent and passion for new ways of behaving, norms, actions, love for creative arts and imagination –
• The beneficiary must have genuine means of identification and/or must be attached to an institution. 
• The beneficiary must provide two (2) reputable referees. 

Organization Level

• Any organization applying must be a formally registered organization with the corporate affairs commission of Nigeria or any other state-level relevant registration. Otherwise, unregistered organizations can form a cluster and apply through a registered organization. 
• Any organization applying must be a youth-driven civic and transformation organization working on sustainable solutions that directly address any of the thematic areas.
• The organization must have good antecedents and proper track records. 
• The organization must have a SCUML certificate and any other relevant documents that certify their legal operations.  
• The organization must have a physical address and a corporate account. 
• The development grant applicants must have a good reach with the proposed state of Implementation.
• The organization must provide financial records with good financial standing and records 
• The organization must provide 2 reputable referees. 

NYFF Catalyst Grant

• Any organization applying must be a formally registered organization with the corporate affairs commission of Nigeria or any other state level relevant registration. 
• Any organization applying must be a Youth-driven civic and transformation organization working on sustainable solutions that directly addresses any of the thematic areas.
• The organization must have good antecedents and proper track records. 
• The organization must have a SCUML certificate and any other relevant documents that certify their legal operations.  
• The organization must have a physical address and a corporate account. 
• The catalyst grant applicants must have a good reach with the proposed states of Implementation.
• The catalyst grant applicants must have a partnership capacity in all the states in their proposed region of implementation. 
• The organization must provide financial records with good financial standing and records 
• The organization must provide 2 reputable referees.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria

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Where will the Award be Taken?

Nigeria 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, the benefits include:

NYFF Development and Individual Grant

• Small Grant: Amount is $1,000; targets young activists with youth development and transformational initiatives.
• Development Grant: Amount is $10,000; targets grassroots and community-based organizations that are youth-led and youth-focused.

NYFF Catalyst Grant

• Grant Worth: The total grant amount is up to $50,000; applicants should develop their proposal and budget accordingly.

How to Apply:

• To begin your application for the NYFF Development and Individual Grant, click this link.
• To begin your application for the NYFF Catalyst Grant, click this link.