APPLY FOR IVÓ WORKSMART PROGAM COHORT 3 (FREE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION)

IVÓ WorkSmart Program Cohort 3 (Free Training & Certification)

Are you a young graduate looking to gain real-world experience, build valuable skills, and position yourself for better career opportunities?

The IVÓ WorkSmart Program Cohort 3 is now open for applications—and it’s an incredible opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Designed to equip young professionals with practical workplace skills, this program combines training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to prepare you for today’s evolving job market.

🌟 About the IVÓ WorkSmart Program

The IVÓ WorkSmart Program is a career development initiative focused on empowering young people with the skills and exposure needed to thrive in modern work environments.

Through a hybrid model (both physical and remote), participants gain access to structured training, professional mentorship, and real work experience that enhances employability and career growth. 

🎯 What You Will Gain

Participants selected for Cohort 3 will enjoy:

✅ Free professional training and certification

✅ Hands-on work experience in real-world settings

✅ Mentorship from industry professionals

✅ Flexible work schedule (hybrid: onsite + remote)

✅ Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals

✅ Career and personal development support 

This is not just a training program—it’s a launchpad for your career.

👥 Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the IVÓ WorkSmart Program Cohort 3, you must:

- Be a fresh graduate with little or no work experience

- Be between the ages of 18–35 years

- Be resident in Abuja

- Be available for full-time or part-time hybrid work 

📍 Program Location & Format

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Format: Hybrid (combination of remote and physical participation)

Slots: Limited (early application is strongly advised) 

📅 Application Deadline

While the exact deadline has not been publicly specified, applications are currently open and ongoing, and slots are limited—so applying early significantly increases your chances of selection. 

📝 How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by completing the official application form provided by the organizers.

💡 Why You Should Apply

In today’s competitive job market, having a degree is no longer enough—you need skills, experience, and exposure.

The IVÓ WorkSmart Program gives you all three.

If you’ve been struggling to:

- Land your first job

-:Gain relevant experience

- Build confidence in your career path

This program could be the breakthrough you need.

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

IVÓ WORKSMART PROGAM

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APPLY NOW: FLOURISH AFRICA GRANT FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (UP TO ₦3 MILLION FUNDING)

 Flourish Africa Grant for Women Entrepreneurs (Up to ₦3 Million Funding)

Are you a female entrepreneur in Nigeria looking for funding, mentorship, and the right support system to scale your business?

The Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs is one of the most impactful opportunities designed to empower women in business across Nigeria. With over ₦1.3 billion committed to supporting women-owned businesses, this initiative is helping thousands of women turn their ideas into thriving enterprises. 

If you’re ready to grow your business, this could be your breakthrough moment.

🌍 About the Flourish Africa Grant

The Flourish Africa Grant is a multi-year empowerment program founded by business leader Folorunso Alakija, focused on equipping African women with:

- Business and life skills training

- Mentorship and coaching

- Networking opportunities

- Access to funding

The program aims to support at least 2,500 female entrepreneurs over five years, with 500 women trained annually. 

Top-performing participants receive grants of up to ₦3,000,000 to scale their businesses. 

💰 What You Stand to Gain

Selected participants will benefit from:

- Intensive 3–4 months business training

- Access to industry experts and mentors

- A supportive community of women entrepreneurs

- Opportunity to receive seed funding (up to ₦3 million)

- Exposure to markets and growth opportunities

- This is not just a grant—it’s a full business transformation program.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

- Be a female entrepreneur (18–50 years old)

- Own at least 51% of the business (if co-owned)

- Run a registered business (CAC) with at least 1 year of operation

- Have at least 2 employees

- Be available for the full training program (3–4 months)

- Have access to an internet-enabled device

📅 Application Deadline

12th April, 2026. 

📝 How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application:

Visit the official Flourish Africa website

Fill out the online application form

Upload required documents (business details, CAC, etc.)

Submit your application

Wait for shortlisting and further communication via email 

📊 Selection Process

The process typically includes:

- Application review

- Shortlisting

- Possible interview stage

- Final selection

Only the top candidates from the training program qualify for grant funding.

💡 Why You Should Apply

If you’re serious about scaling your business, this opportunity offers:

Funding + Knowledge (a powerful combo)

Access to a high-value network

Real business growth structure—not just money

Thousands of women have already benefited, and your business could be next.

🚀 Final Thoughts

Opportunities like the Flourish Africa Grant don’t just fund businesses—they build entrepreneurs.

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, don’t wait. Prepare your documents, refine your business story, and apply using the link below 👇🏼 

https://oms.flourishafrica.com/auth/login?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAQ4aIxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAae0EB-SNQmZvovKxVwpGqSTVZtgQJbhbHmwTZbZ92j86d45ky_S3uG6rviE5A_aem_IG0Bq7JpciJxzi8h19pAqA

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CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA

 OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS DON'T COME OFTEN - AND THIS ONE IS INTENTIONAL

Through Art for Ability, we are proud to open applications for seed to entrepreneurs with disabilities across Nigeria.

If you are building something, no matter how small or growing - this is for you. 

From fashion to tech, agriculture to crafts, your work deserves to be seen, suppoted and scaled. 

This is more than grant , it is statement: ability is not limited by disability. 

Requirements:

- Photos of applicant & Business 

- Minimum of 6 months in operation 

- Disability type must be stated

- Applicant must be the business owner/operator

- CAC (optional)

Apply by submitting your applications here👇🏼

theabilitylife@gmail.com

Deadline: 3rd April 2026

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APPLY FOR THE BLOOM GRANT SEED FUNDING

BLOOM GRANT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN NIGERIA 

 The Bloom Grant supports women entrepreneurs in Nigeria who are building businesses that create positive social impact in their communities. Selected entrepreneurs will receive up to $1,000 in funding to support the growth of their businesses.

We are looking for women who are building real businesses beyond the idea stage, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and commitment to improving their communities.

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Must be a Nigerian woman residing in Nigeria

✔ Must own a registered business

✔ Business must be operational (not at idea stage)

✔ Early-stage businesses not more than 5 years in operation

✔ Must demonstrate clear social, economic, or community impact

✔ Must commit to post-grant reporting and visibility activities


Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

The Bloom Grant

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APPLY FOR THE FEMINIST STORYTELLING GRANT BY EXILE HUB

 The Feminist Storytelling Grant by Exile Hub

"There are stories the world celebrates"

"And then there are stories the world tries to silence"

If you are a woman telling stories that challenge injustice, question systems, and amplify voices that are often ignored—this is your moment.

The Feminist Storytelling Grant by Exile Hub is more than funding.

It is a call to courage. A platform for truth. And a powerful opportunity to turn your voice into impact.

Why This Grant Matters

Across the world, many women are telling stories under pressure—navigating censorship, cultural barriers, displacement, or even personal risk.

This grant exists for you.

It is designed to support:

- Women and feminist storytellers

- Journalists, writers, filmmakers, and creatives

- Voices from underrepresented or high-risk communities

Your story doesn’t need to be perfect.

It needs to be real, bold, and necessary.

Because feminist storytelling is not just content—it is resistance.

What You Stand to Gain

Selected applicants will receive:

Financial support to bring their stories to life

Access to a network of like-minded storytellers

Opportunities for growth, visibility, and impact

But beyond all of this, you gain something even more powerful:

👉 The chance to own your narrative—and have it heard.

Who Should Apply?

You should seriously consider this opportunity if:

- You have a story that challenges gender inequality

- You are passionate about social justice and truth-telling

- You’ve been waiting for the right support to bring your idea to life

- Whether it’s through writing, film, audio, or visual storytelling—your medium is valid.

- What matters most is your message.

Application Deadline

⏳ Deadline: March 31, 2026

This is your window.

Opportunities like this don’t stay open forever—and neither should your voice remain unheard.

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

https://form.jotform.com/260640833735458?utm_source=ScholarshipBob

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 📢 Call for Applications: Cooperative Development Support Programme (CDSP)‼️

The Cooperative Development Support Programme is inviting applications from cooperatives seeking to strengthen their operations and scale their businesses. Through this grant fund, 50 cooperatives will receive support to improve production efficiencies, enhance product quality, and grow their enterprises.

Interested cooperatives can download the application form here 👉 https://tr.ee/z7KkSc 

🗓 Closing Date: 20 March 2026

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Apply For The The Jerry Eze Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant

The Jerry Eze Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant

About This Grant

The Jerry Eze Foundation is the charitable arm of Pastor Jerry Eze’s ministry, recognized for its impactful outreach across Nigeria. 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.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents living and operating in Nigeria.

2. Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.

3. The grant is open to Individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name

4. The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.

5. The business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as Business Name, Limited Liability Company or Non-Governmental Organisation.

6. The business must have been operational for at least 6 months prior to the application date

7. Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name

8. Priority will be given to businesses operating in Agriculture and agribusiness - Manufacturing - Technology and digital services

9. Businesses in other sectors may apply but must demonstrate strong social or economic impact

10. For businesses - annual turnover must not exceed ₦10 million

11. Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilize

12. Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud - financial misconduct - illegal activities or under criminal investigations.

13. 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

- Reference letters from notable individuals familiar with the business; A religious leader and a customer

- Passport Photograph

Grant Details
Application Deadline
31st Dec, 2026 11:58 PM

Grant Period
2nd Mar, 2026 – 31st Dec, 2026

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

https://www.jerryezefoundation.org/home

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APPLY FOR THE RAY FELLOWSHIP 2026-2028

PAID FELLOWSHIP RAY Fellowship 2026 to 2028

Applications are now open for the 10th cohort of the RAY Fellowship Program for the 2026 to 2028 cycle. This is a fully funded and paid fellowship. It is designed to support emerging leaders who are passionate about environmental protection, community development, and social change.

For over ten years, the RAY Fellowship has supported young leaders to strengthen their leadership skills and expand professional networks. Additionally, it advances environmental leadership across communities nationwide. Fellows receive hands-on experience, mentorship, leadership development training, and opportunities to work on impactful projects. These projects improve environmental outcomes and community well-being.

This fellowship is ideal for individuals committed to making positive change in their communities. Also, it is for those who want to build long-term careers in environmental leadership, advocacy, and community engagement. Applicants are encouraged to apply. Moreover, they should share the opportunity with friends and colleagues who may be a good fit.

Who Should Apply

- Emerging leaders with an interest in environmental justice community organising sustainability and leadership development

- Individuals ready to grow professionally build networks and contribute meaningfully to community impact

Programme Duration 2026 to 2028

Applications Open March 2 2026

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

https://rayfellowship.org/apply

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