Ayida Foundation

Grant Opportunities

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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)

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:

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