Federal Government Creative Economy Development Fund Application 2025 for Diploma

  •  Diploma
  •  30-Jun-2025
  •   Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) is pleased to announce the rollout of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF or the “Fund”), a landmark initiative approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The CEDF is designed to catalyze growth, innovation, and sustainable financing for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, in line with the government’s commitment to creating jobs, stimulating economic diversification, and boosting Nigeria’s global cultural footprint. This Fund represents a significant national investment in the creative sector, recognizing its potential as a driver of economic growth and cultural diplomacy. 

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Eligibility Criteria

The Fund is open to every part of the creative economy value chain — not just highprofile creatives, but also the suppliers, enablers, and marketers who make creative work possible

Individual Creators, Entrepreneurs, and Businesses operating in Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries.

Businesses operating within the tourism industry that are linked to the cultural and creative aspects of the value chain, including infrastructure.

Must demonstrate a viable project plan, legal rights to use any relevant IP, and alignment with the Fund’s mission to strengthen the creative sector

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Offered Benefits

  • Access to $100,000 Funding
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Business Mentorship
  • Get discovered by investors and partners
  • Join Nigeria’s creative economic transformation

Application Process

Go to Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) on docs.google.com to apply

Fill out the official CEDF Application Form (link available with the public Call for Proposals).

Submit all required documents before the deadline

Be prepared for follow-up questions or requests for clarification during evaluation

For more details, visit  Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy webpage 

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