BATNF Farmers for the Future Grant 2024 | Up to N10 million
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) is pleased to announce the Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant 2024, a prestigious Agricultural Entrepreneurship program designed to empower young innovators in the agricultural sector.
This equity-free grant provides vital funding and comprehensive support to scalable Agri-Businesses, enabling young entrepreneurs to grow and thrive.
If you have a viable agricultural business idea or an existing business ready for expansion, apply now for the F4F Grant and take the first step towards transforming your vision into a successful reality.
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.
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Benefits
Access to Finance
- 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 3rd Prize).
- Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities.
- Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness.
Training & Capacity Building
- 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.
Eligibility
- Open to all active serving Corp Members, with at most 3 months remaining to the completion of their service year.
- Have a viable agri-business. Specifically, businesses that fall into the following categories: Crop Farming, Livestock/ Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Product Logistics and Distribution, Agro Commodity Trading, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Produce Processing, AgTech, Agric Financing, Agric Education and Stakeholder Support.
You can click here to apply.
Deadline: September 9, 2024
Summary
| Type: | Grants & Fundings |
| For: | NYSC Members in Nigeria |
| Discipline: | Agriculture |
| Status: | ✅ Active |
| Deadline: | September 9, 2024 |
| Reward: | Up to #10 million |
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| Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
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