The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) recently began a call for applications for the 2025 Youth Leadership Development Fund, which includes NYFF Development and Individual Grant and the NYFF Catalyst Grant.
This is an incredible opportunity for qualified individuals and organizations to secure funding that will empower young leaders in Nigeria, equipping them with the skills and resources needed to drive positive change.
The NYFF grant cycle is specifically designed to boost youth ecosystem development nationwide by providing critical funding to organizations that can serve as regional hubs.
These hubs will work in line with specific thematic areas of interest, driving positive change and promoting youth leadership in Nigeria. By doing so, the NYFF aims to strengthen the youth leadership ecosystem, enhance educational opportunities, and build relationships between youth leaders and regional governments.
The grant worth is up to $50,000, and applicants are to develop their proposal and budget considering the worth.
Eligibility criteria
- Any organization applying must be a formally registered organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) 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 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 its 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.
Note that 50% of your allocated funds should focus on implementing your initiative, while the remaining 50% will support regional youth ecosystem building as a regional hub.
This approach ensures that your project not only drives positive change but also contributes to the growth of the broader youth ecosystem.
To Apply, Visit the Official Application Page For NYFF Catalyst Grant
