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It also focuses on agriculture, therefore if you own a firm that is involved in agriculture, wants to get involved in agriculture, or sells agricultural produce, you should apply for this award.

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Small enterprises in Nigeria and other African nations are eligible to apply. For additional information, go to their website.

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4. GroFin Fund
GroFin Fund is one of the international grants for small businesses in Nigeria.

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It is a financial institution that assists SMEs in succeeding by offering business support and grants to help them advertise and grow their businesses.

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They think that the most potent driver of social and economic growth that decreases unemployment and improves people’s lives is a small and medium-sized business that produces jobs.

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It was founded in 2004, and since then, it has invested in over 700 SMEs, supported almost 90,000 jobs, and is present in 14 African and Middle Eastern countries.

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They have pledged $500,000 to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria.

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It pays out a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $100,500 to support small enterprises in Nigeria, and it usually gives out these monies for six years. Visit their website to apply.

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It is a non-profit organization that provides grants of up to $250,000 for business expansion, early-stage agribusiness, and operational support, among other things.

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5. Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative
The Africa Netpreneur Prize was founded by Alibaba founder Jack Ma.

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The Jack Ma Foundation was created with the sole purpose of assisting small companies in Africa’s 54 countries.

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The goal of the award is to recognize entrepreneurs that have what it takes to have a good impact on the local community and economy.

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This grant is for a small business owner who has what it takes to provide a solution to a specific problem.

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It will help you grow and promote your business.

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All entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity, are welcome to apply to the Jack Ma Foundation.

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The prize pool is $1 million, which will be split among ten winners.

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You might get lucky and be one of the winners.

3 Local SMEs Grant You Can Access As An Entrepreneur

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1). Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP)
2). Diamond Bank BET Programme
3). Bank of Industry Grant

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1. Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), small business grant, It is usually an annual duration.

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The amount of the grant is about 3 million naira
Available: 3
Giver: private individual.
Criteria: it has to be 18 years and older, a citizen of an African country, profit-oriented, and based in Africa, as well as between the ages of 0 and 3.

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Tony Elumelu is an entrepreneur who is passionate about helping African entrepreneurs.