Grants for African Entrepreneurs | Find Funding for Your Business & NGO

The Dr. Kole Shettima Innovation in Democracy Challenge is part of a bold new effort to reimagine and strengthen democracy across West Africa. This Challenge is designed to identify, support, and scale youth-led innovations that reimagine democratic engagement in Nigeria.

This flagship initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs across Nigeria with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and contribute to national economic growth.

PalmPay is excited to announce the PalmPay Hustle Grant, a funding opportunity designed to empower hustlers who inspire us with their stories.

They are calling on bold agripreneurs and innovators with fresh ideas to transform Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Apply for a chance to access funding from a ₦150 million pool to scale your solution and drive real impact.

Explore upcoming grants closing between September 1st and 10th, with a combined value of nearly $3 million (₦4 billion)

View upcoming opportunities for West African entrepreneurs, closing in August and September.

The iDICE Entrepreneurship School is a 12-week online program for aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria at the idea or concept stage.

The GET Compass is a grant program that supports small and medium-scale businesses, providing up to 2 million Naira in grants to help them scale up while also facilitating programs that build expertise for improving business processes.

The Regis Ohia Foundation is offering ₦5 million entrepreneurship grants to young Nigerian business owners in key industries, with applications open until 31st August 2025.

The Ihifix Innovation Foundation – Upskill MSME Virtual Training Program is a comprehensive capacity-building initiative delivered fully online, combining live instruction with self-paced e-learning and a practical competition.