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Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders

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Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Date: July 4, 2025 Location:  36 State including FCT, Abuja Issued by Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation. The  Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation  is pleased to announce the official opening of the SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme (SCGS) , a targeted funding opportunity designed to empower small business owners, women entrepreneurs, artisans, youth-led enterprises, and community-based organizations across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with  Ogbemudia's  commitment to inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development , and grassroots empowerment through direct financial support, training, and business development services. About the Conditional Grant The   Ogbemudia  Rural Care Grant is   a non-repayable financial support awarded to qualified applicants who meet the outlined criteria and agree to certain developmen...
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Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders

Date: July 4, 2025
Location: 36 State including FCT, Abuja
Issued by Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation.

The Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation is pleased to announce the official opening of the SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme (SCGS), a targeted funding opportunity designed to empower small business owners, women entrepreneurs, artisans, youth-led enterprises, and community-based organizations across Nigeria.

This initiative aligns with Ogbemudia's commitment to inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development, and grassroots empowerment through direct financial support, training, and business development services.

About the Conditional Grant

The  Ogbemudia  Rural Care Grant is  a non-repayable financial support awarded to qualified applicants who meet the outlined criteria and agree to certain developmental conditions. These conditions ensure accountability, skill development, and social return on investment.

Grant amounts range from ₦100,000 to ₦500,000 and are disbursed to support business expansion, skill acquisition, tools/equipment purchase, and community micro-projects.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

  • Women and youth entrepreneurs (18–45 years)

  • Artisans and vocational workers

  • Rural and urban small-scale traders

  • Startup founders and small business owners

  • Cooperative societies or clusters of informal sector workers

  • NGOs working in livelihood empowerment

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to economic self-reliance and community impact.

Conditions for Grant Disbursement

To ensure transparency and sustainability, selected beneficiaries must:

  1. Complete an approved business or vocational training by  SMEs/ partner institution or affiliate.

  2. Register their business with CAC (if not already registered).

  3. Submit a clear business or community project proposal with measurable goals.

  4. Participate in periodic monitoring, evaluation, and mentorship sessions.

  5. Use the grant solely for approved business or project purposes.

Failure to comply with these conditions may result in disqualification or revocation of funding.

Application Timeline

  • Application Opens: July 4, 2025

  • Deadline: August 10, 2025

  • Screening & Interviews: August 15 – August 30, 2025

  • Final Selection & Disbursement: September 2025

How to Apply

Interested applicants should:

  1. NIN VERIFICATION

  2. Visit the official application portal: 

  3. Verify your NIN

  4. Create a profile and complete the online grant application form.

  5. Upload required documents, including:

    • Valid NIN ID

    • Business registration (if applicable)

    • Proof of residence

    • Proposal or business plan

  6. Await notification via email or SMS after initial screening.

For inquiries and support, 

NIN VERIFICATION 

Email: ogbemudia@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +2347049967881 WhatsApp Line

 Why This Matters

The SMEs Conditional Grant represents more than funding—it’s a gateway to transformation. With youth unemployment, inflation, and limited access to formal credit plaguing underserved communities, this initiative empowers the real drivers of the local economy.

According to the Executive Director of Semenda Empowerment Foundation, “This program is designed not just to hand out money, but to build people—people who will build their communities."

Apply today. Build tomorrow.
SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme – powering possibility at the grassroots.


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