ClosedGrantNigeria only

Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) Youth Leadership Development Fund

LEAP Africa with MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation and Luminate

Amount or benefit
Small Grant $1,000 (100 grants) for individuals; Development Grant $10,000 (60 grants) for youth-led organisations
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Nigeria only
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

Young Nigerian changemakers aged 18–35 with a proven track record on the fund's themes (good governance, electoral engagement, online and media advocacy), and youth-led, youth-focused civic organisations registered with CAC or a state body (unregistered groups can apply through a registered one).

Applicant type
IndividualNonprofit/NGO
Business stage
Early-stageGrowth
Location rule
Nigeria only
Nigeria only
Sectors
Governance & civicYouthSocial impact & nonprofits

What you get

Small Grant $1,000 (100 grants) for individuals; Development Grant $10,000 (60 grants) for youth-led organisations

Notes
Five-year programme. Applicants funded more than twice are not prioritised. Hosted on LEAP Africa's SurveyMonkey Apply portal.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 call opened 26 Feb 2026 and closed 17 Apr 2026 (11:59 PM WAT)
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (leapafrica.smapply.io) 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 leapafrica.smapply.io. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
leapafrica.smapply.io
From the official page
“Opens Feb 26 2026 12:00 PM (WAT) Deadline Apr 17 2026 11:59 PM (WAT)”

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

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