Jerry Eze Foundation (JEF) Business Grant for Entrepreneurs 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents living and operating in Nigeria.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
• The grant is open to individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name.
• The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.
• The business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as Business Name, Limited Liability Company or Non-Governmental Organisation.
• The business must have been operational for at least 6 months prior to the application date.
• Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name.
• Priority will be given to businesses operating in Agriculture and agribusiness – Manufacturing – Technology and digital services.
• Businesses in other sectors may apply but must demonstrate strong social or economic impact.
• For businesses – annual turnover must not exceed ?10 million.
• Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilized.
• Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud – financial misconduct – illegal activities or under criminal investigations.
• Proposed business plan must align with ethical business practices and impact communities.

Application Process