The Okpeyo Temile Foundation is a nonprofit that focuses on empowering individuals and communities through education, skill-building, and resource mobilization. Its mission includes providing academic scholarships and business grants to youth, aiming to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and a more inclusive future.
Application Deadline:
- 22 March 2026
Tell Me About The Programme:
The Okpeyo Temile Foundation Business Support Grant 2026 is a financial empowerment initiative designed to support petty traders, micro-business owners, indigent youth, and vulnerable persons across Nigeria. The programme provides one-off business grants to help individuals grow their enterprises, achieve financial stability, and contribute to community development.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Petty trading
- Micro-enterprises
- Small business operations
- Subsistence living activities
- Entrepreneurship initiatives in rural and urban communities
Type:
- Business Support Programme | Grant Funding.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be entrepreneurs with existing small businesses.
- Be petty traders or micro-enterprise operators.
- Live in rural or underserved communities.
- Be individuals seeking financial assistance to support economic activities.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on eligibility criteria (business ownership, community status, financial need).
- Consideration of applicants’ potential to use the grant for sustainable business growth.
- Selection prioritizes vulnerable individuals and those in underserved communities.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nigeria only.
Where will the Programme be Taken?
- Nigeria (nationwide coverage).
How Many Awards?
- Not specified (limited number of beneficiaries selected each cycle).
What is the Benefit of the Programme?
- ₦300,000 one-off business grant for selected beneficiaries.
- Mentorship and skills support.
- Economic empowerment opportunities for vulnerable individuals.
- Reduced reliance on high-interest loans or credit financing.
- Recognition and support for subsistence living activities.
How Long Will the Programme Last?
- One-off grant disbursement (single funding cycle in 2026).
How to Apply:
- Review eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Okpeyo Temile Foundation official website.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit before 22 March 2026.