Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
The NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant, hosted in Nigeria and supported by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) with funding from the Ford Foundation (West Africa Office), offers a ₦5 million grant to registered NGOs executing impactful projects for Nigerian youth.
Program Overview
Host Country: Nigeria
Category: Training & Grant Competition
Eligible Applicants: Registered NGOs in Nigeria
Reward: Up to ₦5 million grant
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Grant Benefits
Maximum award of ₦5,000,000 per NGO.
Participation in a 4-module virtual training covering:
Project Management
Evidence-Informed Advocacy
Financial Accountability & Compliance
Social Behavioural Change Communication
High-performing NGOs will receive recommendations to social impact investors for future support and scale-up opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to registered NGOs only (individuals are not eligible).
NGOs must have a minimum of 5 years of registration and active programming.
NGOs from any state or LGA in Nigeria can apply.
Application must include:
Disclosure on NGO leadership/management
Evidence of an invitation to apply or call for proposals
Justification if submission platforms are no longer accessible
All funded projects must be completed within 3 months.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested NGOs can submit applications online by clicking the link below:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY