Over 10 Fresh Funding Opportunities for NGOs, Startups, and Individuals in Nigeria (See How Apply Now)

If you’re running a nonprofit, building a startup, or actively involved in development work in Nigeria, July 2025 comes with an exciting range of funding opportunities designed to fuel impact and innovation. These programs target various sectors including health, technology, agriculture, education, gender equality, and small business growth.

Here’s a summary of some top ongoing and new funding opportunities you can apply for right now:

1. BenueAID Discretionary Grants

Deadline: 31 December 2025
This grant supports innovative, fast-response humanitarian projects within Benue State. It is open to nonprofits with creative proposals that address pressing needs, especially during emergencies.

2. Digital Resource Centers in Nigerian Universities

Deadline: 15 August 2025
The French Embassy in Nigeria is backing projects that promote digital education and French language learning through the setup of resource centers across universities. Ideal for educational institutions and NGOs working in youth empowerment and digital literacy.

3. EU Social Protection Programme

Deadline: 11 August 2025
This initiative is focused on reducing poverty and improving social safety nets in Nigeria, with a priority on women and girls affected by climate change. Proposals should highlight sustainable, inclusive social protection solutions.

4. Climate-Smart Food Security Projects

Deadline: 1 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting projects that promote food security through climate-resilient technologies and improved value chains within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

5. UNICEF Measles-Rubella & HPV Vaccine Awareness

Deadline: 28 July 2025
UNICEF seeks organizations to boost vaccination campaigns through grassroots mobilization in Bauchi and the FCT. NGOs with health and community engagement capacity are strongly encouraged to apply.

6. eCooking Integration in Nigeria’s Energy Policy

Deadline: 29 August 2025
This opportunity aims to embed electric cooking solutions into Nigeria’s clean energy strategy. Proposals should address implementation, funding, and community adoption of clean cooking solutions.

7. Flourish Africa Business & Life Skills Program

Deadline: 9 August 2025
Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria can now apply for Flourish Africa’s fourth business empowerment cohort. The program includes funding, mentorship, and skill development.

8. The Youthrive MSME Support Program

Deadline: Ongoing
This nationwide initiative supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises with training, mentorship, and funding tools. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and youth-led businesses.

9. Joe Ushie Poetry Prize

Deadline: 31 July 2025
A literary award aimed at both emerging and established poets in Nigeria, this prize celebrates creativity, cultural expression, and social consciousness through poetry.

10. RevUp Women Initiative – Nigeria Edition

Deadline: 8 August 2025
Female-led businesses in agribusiness and e-commerce can apply for this enterprise acceleration program, which offers business development support and access to African innovation networks.

11. DELT-Her Engineering Leadership Initiative

Deadline: 31 July 2025
A collaborative initiative between Nigeria and the Czech Republic, DELT-Her supports women in science and engineering with leadership training and project funding.

12. Falling Walls Lab – Ibadan Edition

Deadline: 10 August 2025
Researchers, students, and professionals are invited to pitch breakthrough ideas that solve global challenges. Presentations must be made in under three minutes.

13. SEEDINVEST Acceleration Program

Deadline: 27 July 2025
Young Nigerian entrepreneurs can benefit from asset grants, business training, and mentorship through this program. Ideal for early-stage enterprises seeking to scale sustainably.