ELIGIBILITY:

Individual-level:

The applicant must be a Young activist (aged 15- 35 years) with a proven track record, working on a Youth development project capable of social change across any of the thematic areas. 

The applicant must demonstrate a good understanding and experience in strategic planning, project management, and implementation.

The applicant must demonstrate experience and knowledge of community or team building following principles of honesty and integrity.

The applicant must have genuine means of identification or attached to an institution. 

The applicant must provide 2 reputable referees.

Organization Level

Applicant must be registered with the corporate affairs commission of Nigeria or any authorized state/local level commission. The evidence of registration must be provided.  Otherwise, unregistered organizations can form a cluster and apply through a registered organization. 

Applicant must have a physical address, a corporate account with good financial standing, and records 

Applicant must be open to partnering with the other Youths and the NYFF community when implementing the project. 

Applicant must have good antecedents and proper track records. 

Applicant must provide 2 reputable referees.

Catalyst grant applicants must be civic hubs into Youth-driven activities within the region where the organization is based.

Catalyst grant applicants must have partnership capacities in all the states of their geopolitical region.

Catalyst grant applicants must have the capacity to support other organizations in the areas of capacity building and institutional strengthening. 

BENEFIT:

Small Grant – $1,000 (60 Individuals)

Development Grant – $10,000 (64 Organisations)

Catalyst Grant – $50,000 (6 Youth Hubs)