FATE Foundation in partnership with Google.org has launched the Business Resilience Programme (BRP) for Women Entrepreneurs for 2023.
This initiative, which is funded by the “SSA Women Entrepreneurship Programme” of Google.org, is a component of a continent-wide initiative taking place in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria with the goal of enhancing the digital and financial capability of female nano and microbusiness entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 55.
The program will equip participants with the basic financial literacy and company management skills they need, as well as with digital literacy abilities, growth support (such as business registration, network, and community development), and microloans to underrepresented female-led enterprises in Nigeria.
In two phases, the BRP will specifically assist female company owners with nano- and micro-sized enterprises:
Phase I:
- Self-paced fully online 4 week program
- Access to Business Plan Developer Tool
Phase II:
- Hybrid program led by experienced financial and digital literacy for entrepreneurs experts
- Business Registration Support
- Micro Grant support
Note:
Eligibility for Phase II will be dependent on completion of all Modules and requirements from Phase I.
Benefits For Beneficiaries
- Micro Grant financing to 200 participants
- Free Business Registration for 200 participants
- Free access to Foundation’s Business Plan Developer Tool
- Certificate of Completion
- Opportunity to be featured on FATE Foundation’s or the partners Social Media pages
Criteria for Application
- Female entrepreneurs who run nano (less than 3 employees) and micro (between 4 to 9 employees) businesses in Nigeria.
- A minimum of secondary school completion qualification.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English.
- Access to the internet and a Smartphone device with the ability to use the device.
- Special consideration will be given to women who are breadwinners, widows, and single parents
Timeline
Deadline for Application is on 10th of February 2023
Application Method
You must complete all three steps of the application to be considered for further processing. There will be three (3) stages to the application.
First Stage:
Fill out this application if you are interested in applying.
Second Stage:
You will be registered on our e-learning platform to finish the four-week virtual training course in financial literacy. Beneficiaries from all around the country are welcome to this session.
Third Stage:
Applicants who submit their modules on time and receive graded points will be chosen for a 10-minute phone or video interview. Forty candidates will then be chosen for in-person interviews in the states of Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Kwara, and Abia.
How to Apply?
To apply click Here
