How to Apply for N16 Million Grant for Nigerian Graduates

How to Apply for N16 Million Grant for Nigerian Graduates

A loan opportunity for Nigeria graduates is up for grab. This loan opportunity is an initiative from the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by SAEDConnect. The project is targeted at currently serving NYSC members with the aim of encouraging youth in sustainable agriculture.

The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.

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The grant is sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in partnership with NYSC and implemented by SAEDConnect. The goal of the grant is to make agribusiness attractive, reduce youth unemployment, and drive youth engagement in agriculture.

Interested applicants are required to develop creative agribusiness proposals and submit them by responding to an online expression of interest. Ten(10) shortlisted finalists will pitch their business to an expert panel of judges and the best three candidates will be selected and awarded cash grants to establish their agricultural enterprises.

In addition to the cash prize, the scheme will provide the winners with technical support in capacity building programs, links to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities, mentorship by seasoned entrepreneurs and agric experts, and support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements.

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The only official website to apply is f4f.wealthishere.org/

The Stages to Undertake To Get The N16 Million Grant for Nigerian Graduates

1. Submit Your Application

The online application portal will be available for you to send in your applications

2. Virtual Bootcamp

20 Selected businesses will go through a rigorous virtual bootcamp where they will refine their business thesis and build a compelling pitch.ts.

3. Pitch Event & Award

The top 10 businesses from the boot camp will pitch before a panel of expert judges and investors. 3 winners will be selected.

4. Mentorship

The 3 Winners will be given financing to execute, strengthen, advance and scale their businesses under the guidance of seasoned mentors. They will also be connected to the relevant networks they require to make progress

5. Join The Farmers For The Future Alumni

Continue to enjoy exclusive access to expert mentorship, insider opportunities and a robust support network that will open doors to follow on financing, new markets, etc.