The NCDFGroup Grants Programme for Youth and Women is dedicated to empowering and supporting projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Nigeria. The following guidelines outline the eligibility criteria and program objectives for potential beneficiaries.
- NGOs with a track record of empowering and uplifting youth and women. - Organizations focusing on education, healthcare, economic empowerment, or social development for youth and women.
-Grassroots organizations engaged in community development, especially targeting youth and women.
- CBOs with successful projects addressing poverty, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.
-Grassroots organizations engaged in community development, especially targeting youth and women.
- CBOs with successful projects addressing poverty, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.
- Schools, colleges, and universities with programs benefiting and empowering youth and women.
- Institutions focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, or access to quality education for women and young people.
- MSMEs with initiatives directly impacting the economic development and empowerment of youth and women.
- Businesses committed to sustainable practices and positive social impact.
- Entrepreneurs with innovative projects addressing challenges faced by youth and women. - Entrepreneurs committed to making a positive impact on their communities.
- MSMEs with initiatives directly impacting the economic development and empowerment of youth and women. - Businesses committed to sustainable practices and positive social impact.
- Local or state government agencies with programs aimed at the development and empowerment of youth and women.
- Agencies actively working to implement policies aligned with the UN SDGs.
- Entrepreneurs with innovative projects addressing challenges faced by youth and women.
- Entrepreneurs committed to making a positive impact on their communities.
All applicants must adhere to specified application guidelines and meet the closing date for submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered for the Nigerian Capital Development Fund Grants Programme for Youth and Women. The selection process will likely consider the potential impact, sustainability, and alignment with the program's goals.
Empower youth and women in low-income communities through financial support, skill development, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Enhance educational opportunities for youth and women, fostering skills that contribute to community development.
Promote initiatives that bridge gender gaps and empower women economically.
Encourage projects focused on clean energy, environmental conservation, and climate change resilience.
All applicants must adhere to specified application guidelines and meet the closing date for submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered for the Nigerian Capital Development Fund Grants Programme for Youth and Women. The selection process will likely consider the potential impact, sustainability, and alignment with the program's goals.
- Targeting individuals residing in rural areas to address challenges related to poverty, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
- Supporting agricultural and agribusiness projects that empower rural youth and women.
- Supporting start-ups and businesses led by urban youth and women, especially in sectors such as technology, innovation, and services. - Providing funding for training programs to enhance entrepreneurial skills and business development.
- Supporting projects improving access to quality education for girls, including scholarships, mentorship programs, and educational infrastructure development.
- Addressing gender disparities in education and promoting STEM education for girls.
- Supporting initiatives encouraging young people and women to pursue careers in technology, including coding bootcamps, STEM education programs, and mentorship opportunities.
- Funding technology start-ups and projects led by women entrepreneurs.
- Funding projects improving healthcare access and outcomes for women, including maternal health programs, family planning initiatives, and projects addressing specific health challenges faced by women. - Supporting awareness campaigns and interventions addressing women's health issues.
- Empowering women to participate in leadership roles at the community, local, and national levels.
- Providing training and mentorship programs for aspiring female leaders in politics, business, and civil society.
- Supporting initiatives promoting the participation of youth and women in arts, culture, and creative industries.
- Funding projects that empower women in traditional crafts, cultural preservation, and creative entrepreneurship.
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