15 Grant and Funding Opportunities Nigerians Can Check in August 2026

I regularly meet talented Nigerians who believe grants are not available to people like them. In reality, funding opportunities exist, but applicants need to know which ones match their sector, business stage, and eligibility. Here are 15 grant and funding opportunities to check in August 2026: GET Compass SME Grant, Women in Business Competition, iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab, Ag-SME Bootcamp and Pitch Competition, IFC Women-Led Business Grant, Africa Business Heroes Competition, Lagos Agripreneurship Programme, Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation Business Growth Fund, Thrive-in-Tech Innovation Challenge, IFAD Value Chain Development Programme, AGRA Smallholder Grant, FAO Smallholder Grant, USAID Feed the Future Grant, FMARD APPEALS Grant, and a monthly funding roundup covering grants, fellowships, prizes, and seed funding. These opportunities cover SMEs, technology, creative industries, agriculture, women-led businesses, youth development, and social-impact projects. Funding ranges from training and stipends to cash grants and startup support. Applicants should confirm deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application processes directly with the relevant organisers before applying. Before rushing to submit multiple applications, make sure your business or project solves a clear problem, has a realistic budget, shows measurable impact, and fits the opportunity’s stage and sector. If you received a ₦5 million grant today, what business or project would you invest it in?

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