ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Cartier Women's Initiative – Regional Awards

Cartier (Cartier Women's Initiative)

Amount or benefit
USD 100,000 grant (1st place), USD 60,000 (2nd), USD 30,000 (3rd) per region, plus fellowship support
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (nine regions; Nigeria eligible via Sub-Saharan Africa regions)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Women-owned and women-led impact-driven businesses in any sector that contribute to at least one UN SDG. The business should have annual revenue between USD 50,000 and USD 5 million and employ 5–250 people; applicant must be 18+ and have good English.

Applicant type
Business
Business stage
Growth
Location rule
Global (nine regions; Nigeria eligible via Sub-Saharan Africa regions)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
WomenSocial impact & nonprofitsBusiness & entrepreneurship

What you get

USD 100,000 grant (1st place), USD 60,000 (2nd), USD 30,000 (3rd) per region, plus fellowship support

Notes
Revenue and team-size thresholds apply.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2027 edition closed (deadline 16 June 2026); next call not yet announced
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (cartierwomensinitiative.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at cartierwomensinitiative.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
cartierwomensinitiative.com
From the official page
“Applications are now closed for the 2027 edition.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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