BATNF Farmers for the Future Grants Program 2025 (N10 Million Prizes)

The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.

The project is an initiative developed and sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by Fate Foundation. It is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members – as part of BATNF’s drive to encourage and support the youth in sustainable agriculture.

Objectives of Farmers for the Future

• To ensure agribusiness becomes attractive
• Help in reducing unemployment
• Contribute to Youth development
• Encourage youth participation in Agriculture
• Train and Empower youth in agro-practices

Important Benefits

The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (₦3m for the first Prize, ₦ 2m for 2nd Prize, and ₦ 1m for 3^rd Prize)

Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities

Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness

Participation in an intensive “Think-through-your-business” boot camp

Mentorship under seasoned entrepreneurs and Agric Experts

Membership of the F4F alumni network

Participation in other partner-drive training programs

Support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements

Application Deadline: 26 August – 7th Sept, 2025

Application LInk: Visit Farmers for the Future Grants

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