Grants
Active grants, funding programmes, and support initiatives curated by VPA. Updated as new opportunities emerge.
5 listings currently active
Guarantees and technical assistance for women-led SMEs focused on access to finance and long-term business capacity.
Women-led SMEs across Africa. Applications are made through participating financial institutions in each country.
Contact your local bank or DFI to enquire about AFAWA-affiliated lending products. Direct applications are not accepted — access is through partner institutions.
Equity-free support including Google mentorship, cloud credits, and network access for tech startups across sub-Saharan Africa.
Seed to Series A tech startups based in sub-Saharan Africa with a working product and some traction.
Applications open periodically. Visit the Google for Startups portal to check for open cohorts and submit your startup profile.
Financial products, training, and grants for women entrepreneurs running viable SMEs in Nigeria.
Women-owned or women-led small and medium businesses registered in Nigeria.
Visit any Access Bank branch or apply through the W Initiative portal on the Access Bank website. You will need business registration documents, 6 months bank statements, and a brief business profile.
Grants and technical assistance for SMEs seeking to increase exports and access regional and global markets.
SMEs in West Africa in agribusiness, garments/textiles, and ICT with export potential.
Monitor the WATrade Hub website for open calls. Applications require a business registration, financial statements, and a clear export market plan.
Low-interest loans and targeted support for manufacturers, exporters, and innovative SMEs at growth stage.
Nigerian-registered businesses in manufacturing, processing, agribusiness, and services with evidence of viability.
Apply directly through the BOI website or visit a BOI office. Required documents include CAC registration, audited accounts, business plan, and collateral documentation.