Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant 2026 (Up To $3,000 Grant funding)

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Applications are open for Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant 2026. The Jerry Eze Foundation is the charitable arm of Pastor Jerry Eze’s ministry, recognized for its impactful outreach across Nigeria. The Foundation seeks to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grants, with preference for agriculture, manufacturing and technology industries.

One of its annual standout initiatives is the distribution of gifts and grants to empower young entrepreneurs. This philanthropic work aligns with Pastor Jerry Eze’s broader mission through Streams of Joy International and the NSPPD (New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations) platform, which emphasizes transformation, hope, and divine intervention.

The Foundation now seeks to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grants. While the grant award is broad based, entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the agriculture, manufacturing and technology industries will be preferred.

Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Benefits

Up to $300,000 is available for successful applicants who can be a business or an individual.
JEF supports 100 young African entrepreneurs, with each applicant expected to receive $3,000 in funding.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents living and operating in Nigeria.
Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
The grant is open to individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name.
The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.
The business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as Business Name, Limited Liability Company or Non-Governmental Organisation.
The business must have been operational for at least 6 months prior to the application date.
Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name.
Priority will be given to businesses operating in Agriculture and agribusiness – Manufacturing – Technology and digital services.
Businesses in other sectors may apply but must demonstrate strong social or economic impact.
For businesses – annual turnover must not exceed ₦10 million.
Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilized.
Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud – financial misconduct – illegal activities or under criminal investigations.
Proposed business plan must align with ethical business practices and impact communities.

Required Documents

Valid means of identification – NIN
CV
Most recent six-month bank statements
Evidence of business registration
Business budget
Pictures of the business premise, inventory, work tool/equipment
2 Reference letters from notable individuals familiar with the business; A religious leader and a customer
Passport Photograph