The Budeshi Mini-Grant Program provides up to $7,500 USD to Nigerian civil society organizations to monitor public procurement and improve transparency, accountability, and service delivery in their communities using the Budeshi platform.
Review the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure your organisation or initiative meets the requirements before applying for the grant.
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When is the Application Deadline:
🗓️ Applications open: July 31, 2025
⏳ Deadline not explicitly stated – apply as soon as possible.
Which Fields are Eligible?
✔️ Public procurement monitoring
✔️ Civic engagement & governance
✔️ Transparency and accountability
✔️ Health, education, gender, youth, or climate (must relate to procurement)
Type:
🟩 Mini-Grant for grassroots, procurement-focused community projects
Who can Apply?
✅ Nigerian-based organizations (registered or registering)
✅ Must be operational in their local communities
✅ Must demonstrate accountability and have a functioning bank account
✅ Must use Budeshi to monitor procurement activities
How are Applicants Selected?
📌 Based on relevance, capacity, ethical standards, and proposed work plan
📌 Priority given to organizations engaged in or committed to procurement monitoring
📌 Must submit a clear implementation strategy
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Nigeria only
Where will the Grant be Taken?
🏠 Projects will be implemented locally within Nigeria by selected grantees.
How Many Grants?
🔢 Not stated – multiple mini-grants will be awarded across states.
What is the Benefit of the Grant?
💰 Up to $7,500 USD in project funding
📊 Access to the Budeshi platform
🏅 Annual recognition for top-performing grantees
🛠️ Capacity-building and visibility
How Long Will the Grant Last?
⏳ Duration not fixed – project timelines should be clearly defined in your proposal.
How to Apply:
👉 Apply via the Budeshi platform: https://budeshi.org on the July 31, 2025
📎 Submit work plan and necessary organizational documents