We have sourced and curated the latest business grant opportunities for you to explore and raise free funds to start or expand your business. Scroll down and check them one by one, take advantage of those opportunities that you are qualified for, and also share them with your loved ones.
LSE’s 100x Impact is offering £150,000 in catalytic funding and a 16-week accelerator to social ventures worldwide, including Africa. Apply by November 2, 2026.
The Prince Casper Foundation is sharing ₦6 million among 26 Nigerian educators in grants of ₦100,000 to ₦500,000. Applications close November 6, 2026.
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WIMBIZ is offering grants of up to ₦6 million to women-led businesses as part of its 25th Annual Conference. Applications close 23 October 2026.
UNFPA and partners will give four winners $5,000 to $10,000 in seed capital for youth-led solutions to build safer communities and digital spaces. Deadline 18 October 2026.
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Nigerians aged 18 to 35 with an agribusiness idea or startup can win up to ₦5 million, six months of mentorship and introductions to financiers. Applications close 16 October 2026.
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ActionAid Nigeria is giving up to five grants of ₦20 million each to women-led organisations with fresh ideas for advancing women’s rights. The deadline is 12 October 2026.
Leventis Foundation Nigeria is offering up to ₦5 million in start-up and expansion capital to its current and former agricultural trainees. Applications close October 21, 2026.
The Swarovski Foundation is offering a €20,000 grant plus mentorship to creatives aged 21 to 30 worldwide working on sustainability focused fashion, design, art or technology projects.
The GOSIMA Innovation Fund 2026 is now accepting applications from young Nigerian entrepreneurs building scalable, technology-driven businesses, and the deadline to apply is September 28, 2026. Funded by Gosima Group and powered by SMFEST International, the programme selects founders aged 18 to 35, puts them through an intensive business accelerator with expert-led masterclasses and pitch
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e-MOVE ComCashew 2026 offers young cashew entrepreneurs up to €2,000 in funding or tech support, completely free to enter. Nigerians qualify as an OACPS member state. Deadline October 30, 2026.
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