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Flourish Africa Grant 2026

Nigerian women-only entrepreneurship grant up to NGN 3 million per winner. NGN 1.3 billion fund supporting 2,500+ women-owned businesses over 5 years.

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Key Information
Organisation
Flourish Africa Foundation
Location
West Africa, Nigeria
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
Apr 12, 2026
Program Type
Grant Program
Amount
NGN 3,000,000
Size
small
Cohort
2026 Cohort
Language
English
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About this Program

The Flourish Africa Grant 2026 supports female entrepreneurs across Nigeria with grants up to NGN 3 million plus training, coaching and mentoring. The programme has a total fund of NGN 1.3 billion over five years aiming to support at least 2,500 women-owned businesses. Each year, at least 500 women join intensive training, with the top 100 performers winning grants up to NGN 2 million in early years rising to NGN 3 million later. The structure rewards business performance and includes ongoing mentoring, market access, and skills development.

Benefits & What You Get

Grants of NGN 2-3 million for top 100 performers per year, intensive business training (4 months online), one-on-one coaching, market opportunities, mentoring, and ongoing support for sustained growth.

Eligibility

Women aged 18-50 owning at least 51% of a growing startup in Nigeria. Business must operate in Nigeria. Access to a device with internet for online training (4 months). Serious commitment to business growth.

Equity Terms

Zero Equity (Grant)