Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant application form open for Youth in Agri-Business 

The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.

The project is an initiative developed and sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by FATE Foundation. It is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members – as part of BATNF’s drive to encourage and support the youth in sustainable agriculture.

Aim and Benefits of Farmers for the Future Program

Objectives:

• Make agribusiness attractive
• Reduce youth unemployment
• Drive youth engagement in Agriculture.
• Youth Development
• Train and Empower youth in agro-practices
• Benefits

Access to Finance:

The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (?3m for the first Prize, ? 2m for 2nd Prize, and ? 1m for 3rd Prize)

Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities

Winners will get technical support to establish their

Training & Capacity Building:

• Participation in an intensive “Think-through-your-business” boot camp
• Mentorship under seasoned entrepreneurs and Agric Experts
• Membership of the F4F alumni network
• Participation in other partner-drive training programs
• Support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply vis the below link address or click >Go to The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation)

https://f4f.wealthishere.org/apply/