Budeshi Mini-Grant Procurement Monitoring Program for Nigerian Organizations (Up to $7,500 USD in Funding)

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Applications are open for Budeshi Mini-Grant Procurement Monitoring Program for Nigerian Organizations. Budeshi, in partnership with Devon, is excited to launch a mini-grant program aimed at supporting local organizations committed to enhancing transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s procurement systems.

This opportunity is open to local Nigerian organizations with a strong track record in:

Transparency and accountability
Good governance
Anti-corruption
Procurement monitoring

Organizations with existing or planned procurement monitoring initiatives are especially encouraged to apply.

Budeshi Mini-Grant Procurement Monitoring Program Benefits

Grant funding
Training on procurement tracking, data, and reporting
Pro bono legal support
Recognition for innovation & impact

Grant Amount:

Each selected organization will receive a grant of 7,500 USD.

Eligibility Criteria

LEGAL STATUS AND REGISTRATION
- The applicant organisation must be registered and have a valid registration certificate.
- Applications in the process of registration can apply, but access funds only after full registration.
OPERATIONAL PRESENCE
- The organisation or individual must have a verifiable operational presence in the community and be actively engaged in community development or program delivery within their state.
- The organization or individual should demonstrate active community engagement or program delivery within their state.
GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- The organisation must have a well-defined governance structure with documented rules and responsibilities.
- The organisation must demonstrate its capacity to set up a basic internal control system, including segregation of duties, financial accountability, and reporting mechanisms.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
- Local organisation must have a functional bank account in the name of the organisation, with:
- The organisation should have systems and the capacity of basic financial record-keeping
- The organisation must submit to having the control systems audited and evaluate effectiveness in project activities, with financial reporting to FPRC.
PROGRAMMATIC FOCUS
- Proposed activities must align with the thematic priorities of the grant call across any sector for 2023/2024 Federal Procurement across the state (e.g. health, education, gender equality, youth development, climate action, or governance).
- Projects must address local needs, promote community participation, and demonstrate potential for measurable impact strengthening procurement accountability in the state.
COMPLIANCE AND ETHICAL STANDING
- The organisation/individual must not be under any legal investigation, litigation, or blacklisted or suspended by any donor, development agency, or regulatory authority.
- Must uphold ethical principles including non-discrimination, transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.
LOCAL ENGAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
- Projects should demonstrate community involvement in design and implementation.
- Applicants must outline a sustainability plan showing how the intervention can be continued or have lasting impact beyond the grant period and continued use of the BUDESHI platform for reporting – upload Work Plan.
REPORTING
- All grant beneficiaries and reporting will be through the Budeshi platform.
- There will be an annual award for the best organisation for programme reporting.