About the Opportunity
The Small Business Startup Grant (SBSG) is designed to provide critical early-stage capital to promising new ventures and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We understand that access to funding is one of the biggest hurdles when turning an idea into reality or scaling an early operation. This grant is open to founders across all industries and sectors. We are looking for visionary individuals with a clear business model, strong execution capability, and the potential to create meaningful economic or community impact. This grant which is up to 1 Million Naira is intended to remove financial barriers and accelerate your path to sustainable growth.
We understand that access to funding is one of the biggest hurdles when turning an idea into reality or scaling an early operation. This grant is open to founders across all industries and sectors. We are looking for visionary individuals with a clear business model, strong execution capability, and the potential to create meaningful economic or community impact. This grant which is up to 1 Million Naira is intended to remove financial barriers and accelerate your path to sustainable growth.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents living and operating in Nigeria.
2. Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
3. The grant is open to individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name.
4. The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.
5. Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name.
6. Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilized.
7. Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud – financial misconduct – illegal activities or under criminal investigations.
8. Proposed business plan must align with ethical business practices and impact communities.
2. Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
3. The grant is open to individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name.
4. The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.
5. Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name.
6. Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilized.
7. Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud – financial misconduct – illegal activities or under criminal investigations.
8. Proposed business plan must align with ethical business practices and impact communities.
Requirements
1. Valid means of identification – NIN
2. CV
3. Evidence of business registration
4. Business budget
5. Reference letters from notable individuals familiar with the individual
6. Passport Photograph
2. CV
3. Evidence of business registration
4. Business budget
5. Reference letters from notable individuals familiar with the individual
6. Passport Photograph
What happens after applying?
Your application will be reviewed by our team. You'll receive email notifications about your application status updates.
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
Time Remaining
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