Grant Opportunities

At the Ayida Foundation, our grantmaking is designed to be catalytic, sparking sustainable change by supporting organisations and initiatives that share our vision and mission. Every year, we provide funding for impactful projects that align with our core focus areas. These initiatives are implemented across all states in Nigeria and globally, thereby bringing solutions to communities where the need is greatest.

Our grants are delivered in two main categories:

Annual Grants – These are strategic funding awarded once per year to initiatives that demonstrate strong alignment with our mission.
Discretionary Grants – Responsive support provided on a rolling basis to meet emerging needs or unique opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for funding from the Ayida Foundation, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Who Can Apply (Annual Grants)

Be a legally registered, not-for-profit organization operating in Nigeria or internationally (with registration from the Corporate Affairs Commission, a state agency, or a recognized regulatory authority in country of location).
Maintain a verifiable organizational structure.
Submit proposals that align with the Foundation’s strategic focus and objectives.
Demonstrate active community involvement and collaboration with relevant government stakeholders.
Show a proven track record in implementing similar or related initiatives.
Provide concrete, realistic goals and objectives with an equally realistic budget.

Who Can Apply (Discretionary Grants)

Be an individual or a legally registered, not-for-profit organization operating in Nigeria or internationally (with registration from the Corporate Affairs Commission, a state agency, or a recognized regulatory authority).

Possess verifiable experience in one of the Foundation’s focus areas.

Willing to comply with all the Foundation’s internal review processes.

Submit a rapid or short-term proposal with measurable outcomes and a concrete impact on the beneficiaries.

Who Cannot Apply

The Foundation does not provide grants to:

Organizations not legally registered.
Government entities
Organizations/Individuals previously found to have misused the Ayida Foundation funds.
Political parties, associations, or any of their affiliates.
Organizations promoting illegal, violent, or inhumane activities.

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