Fegho Umunubo Foundation Creative Business Grant 2026 for Nigerian Creative Entrepreneurs (Up To ₦1.5 million)

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Applications are open for Fegho Umunubo Foundation Creative Business Grant 2026. The Fegho Umunubo Foundation has opened applications for its Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative (GCBSI 2.0), offering grants and business development training to eligible Nigerian creative entrepreneurs.

The Fegho Umunubo Foundation second edition of its Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative (GCBSI) is a programme designed to provide funding, business training and practical support to creative entrepreneurs and businesses across Nigeria.

Building on the first edition of the initiative, the Foundation is increasing its grant support for the second edition, with successful applicants set to receive between ₦1 million and ₦1.5 million, alongside business training and practical support aimed at helping grassroots creative businesses build stronger systems, reach more customers and achieve sustainable growth.

The Fegho Umunubo Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering Africa’s creative and technology ecosystems. The Foundation provides technical assistance and funding support to creatives and tech enterprises, helping them innovate, scale, and contribute meaningfully to the continent’s economic growth.

Fegho Umunubo Foundation Creative Business Grant Benefits

A business grant of ₦1,000,000 to ₦1,500,000
Practical training sessions in marketing, bookkeeping, pricing and financial literacy
Business support to strengthen operations, improve customer reach and build a more sustainable venture
A chance to receive additional equity or loan financing from the foundation, which lists up to ₦50,000,000 for that purpose
Joining a quarterly cohort: the foundation selects 20 grassroots creative businesses every quarter

Eligibility Criteria

Open to creative entrepreneurs and businesses operating in Nigeria
Eligible sector groups:
- media, film and entertainment
- Fashion, clothing, textiles and fashion accessories
- Handmade products, arts and crafts
- Furniture, interior design and creative design
- Beauty and personal styling
- Photography, videography, printing and visual branding
- Food production, baking and creative confectionery
- Home fragrance businesses
The form requires a CAC registration number, so the business should be registered
The form also asks how long the business has been running

Required Documents

Your name, phone number and email address
Business name
CAC registration number
State of operation
How long the business has been running
A one minute video introducing your business and explaining why you need the grant, shared on Instagram with the hashtag #GCBSI

How To Apply for Fegho Umunubo Foundation Creative Business Grant

Check that your business falls inside one of the eligible creative sector groups listed above
Record a one minute video introducing your business and explaining why you need the grant
Share that video on Instagram using the hashtag #GCBSI
Open the GCBSI 2.0 application form
Complete the form with your name, phone number, email address, business name, CAC registration number, state of operation and how long you have been running
Submit before the deadline of 1 November 2026

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Application Deadline: 1 November 2026