₦5 million NGO Support Initiative Grant Program | How To Apply for the grant
The NGO Support Initiative Grant offers an award of ₦5 million to support the activities of non-governmental organizations that are planning to execute impactful activities for young Nigerians.
The NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant offers a virtual training program on project management, evidence-informed advocacy, financial accountability and compliance, and social behavioural change communication.
This post contains all the details you need to know about the grant opportunity for NGOs by the NSI, including how interested and qualified candidates can apply for it.
NGO Support Initiative Grant Summary
- Host: Nigeria
- Category: Training |Competition
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦5 million Grant
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 30, 2025
NGO Support Initiative Grant Details:
The NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant is an initiative of the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC).
The dRPC is Nigeria’s leading intermediary non-profit with 32 years of experience sub-granting and strengthening capacity for local CSOs working for gender equality, third sector resilience, and social justice & inclusion in development and humanitarian domains.
The dRPC is implementing the NSI with the kind support of the Ford Foundation (Office of West Africa), Nigeria.
Eligibility Requirements for NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant 2025
To be considered for the NGO Support Initiative Grant, you must:
- This award is only open to registered NGOs; not to individuals.
- The EoI calls for full disclosure on the leadership and management of the NGO applying, but it is not mandatory that NGOs be women-led
- The minimum requirement for the NGOs registration and active programming for the NSI is 5 years.
- NGOs from any LGA or state in Nigeria are eligible to apply
- All grant awards must be completed in 3 months. Your application should attach evidence of an invitation to apply, a call for proposal, or evidence that the platform for submission no longer exists for consideration.
Benefits of NGO Support Initiative Grant 2025
- Awards are for a maximum of N5,000,000.00, therefore, the proposed budget of your organization will be considered once submitted.
- Successful NGOs are required to participate in a 4-module virtual training program on project management, evidence-informed advocacy; financial accountability and compliance; and social behavioural change communication.
- High-performing NGOs that excel in this grant will be recommended to social impact investors for scale-up and sustainability support.
How to Apply for NGO Support Initiative Grant (Step by Step)
To apply for the NGO Support Initiative Grant, interested and qualified candidates should use the button below to submit their applications.
