dRPC NGO Support Initiative Grant Program in Nigeria (Up to N5 Million Grant)

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Applications are open for dRPC NGO Support Initiative Grant Program. The NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant is an initiative of the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC).

The dRPC is Nigeria’s foremost intermediary non-profit organization, boasting 32 years of experience in sub-granting and enhancing the capabilities of local civil society organizations focused on gender equality, resilience in the third sector, and social justice and inclusion in both development and humanitarian settings. The dRPC is carrying out the NSI with support from the Ford Foundation (West Africa Office) in Nigeria.

Selected NGOs would engage in a four-part virtual training course covering project management, evidence-based advocacy, financial accountability and compliance, as well as social behavioral change communication. NGOs that demonstrate exceptional performance in this grant will be referred to social impact investors for opportunities to scale and sustain their initiatives.

NGO Support Initiative Benefits

Awards are for a maximum of N5,000,000.00, therefore, the proposed budget of your organization will be considered once submitted.

Eligibility Criteria

This award is only open to registered NGOs; not to individuals.
The EoI calls for full disclosure on the leadership and management of the NGO applying, but it is not mandatory that NGOs be women-led
The minimum requirement for the NGOs registration and active programming for the NSI is 5 years.
NGOs from any LGA or state in Nigeria are eligible to apply
All grant awards must be completed in 3 months. Your application should attach evidence of an invitation to apply, a call for proposal, or evidence that the platform for submission no longer exists for consideration.

Application Rounds

Applications open on 1 May 2025 for Round 1, which closes on 30 May 2025. Applications will reopen on 1 July 2025 for Round 2 and close on 1 August 2025. Grants awarded in the two Rounds must close out, and final reports must be submitted on or before November 31st, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged, and we will endeavour to provide feedback to all applicants.
Applications will be assessed based on their potential to impact positively on the lives of women and girls, particularly through policy change and/or the provision of infrastructure, strengthening of systems, and shifting of social norms and behaviours. Capacity for NGOs to scale up and becoming future leaders in the field will also be considered.

How To Apply for dRPC NGO Support Initiative

Qualified NGOs are invited to submit applications to: ngosupportinitiative@drpcngr.org Only applications submitted to this email address will be considered and assessed for grants.
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Application Deadline: 30 May, 2025