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Conditional Grant Scheme for Micro Enterprises (CGS)

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)

Amount or benefit
₦50,000 grant on the condition of employing one person
Deadline
Rolling
Where
Nigeria only
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Nano and micro businesses at local government (LGA) level in Nigeria; the grant is conditional on employing one person.

Applicant type
Business
Business stage
Early-stageEstablished
Location rule
Nigeria only
Nigeria only
Sectors
Business & entrepreneurshipAny field

What you get

₦50,000 grant on the condition of employing one person

Notes
Disbursement is in batches announced by SMEDAN; beware of fake portals.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Rolling
Deadline details
Register-interest form on the official page; no closing date stated
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (smedan.gov.ng) 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 siteApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at smedan.gov.ng. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
smedan.gov.ng
From the official page
“These nano businesses get a sum of ₦50,000 grant on the condition of employing one person in order to encourage job creation.”

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

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