Nigeria Youth Futures  Fund 2026 Free Grant/Loan – Apply Now

Nigeria Youth Futures Fund - NYFF grant loan

Nigeria Youth Futures  Fund 2026 Free Grant/Loan – Apply Now: The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) seeks grant applications from qualified individuals and organizations for the Youth Leadership Development Fund. The grant aims to strengthen, support and promote youth ecosystem building in the country. The grants will be awarded to individuals and organizations working in line with the thematic areas of interest.

The amount you receive depends on the type of grant you apply for:

Individual can receive $1,000
Youth-led organization can receive $10,000
A larger hub or network can get up to $50,000

NYFF 2026 Grant loan Eligibility criteria

Individual-level

The beneficiary must be a Young Change Maker (aged 18- 35 years) with a proven track record of working on a sustainable solution that directly addresses any of the thematic areas.
The beneficiary must demonstrate a good understanding and experience of youth activism, strategic planning and project management.
The beneficiary must demonstrate experience and knowledge of community or team building following principles of honesty and integrity.
The beneficiary must demonstrate talent and passion for new ways of behaving, norms, actions, love for creative arts and imagination –
The beneficiary must have genuine means of identification and/or must be attached to an institution.
The beneficiary must provide two (2) reputable referees.

Organization Level

Any organization applying must be a formally registered organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria or any other state-level relevant registration. Otherwise, unregistered organizations can form a cluster and apply through a registered organization.
Any organization applying must be a youth-driven civic and transformation organization working on sustainable solutions that directly addresses any of the thematic areas.
The organization must have good antecedents and proper track records.
The organization must have a SCUML certificate and any other relevant documents that certify its legal operations.
The organization must have a physical office address and a corporate account.
The organization must have a good reach within the proposed state of Implementation.
The organization must provide financial records with good financial standing
The organization must provide 2 reputable referees.