Grant Application Form: NYFF 2023 Young Leaders Development Funds

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) seeks grant applications from qualified individuals and organizations for the 2023/24 youth leaders’ development funds. The grant aims to strengthen, support, and promote youth ecosystem building in the country. The grants will be awarded to individuals and organizations working in line with the thematic areas of interest.

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a five-year collaborative program of LEAP Africa, MacArthur Foundation, and Ford Foundation that seeks to strengthen youth leadership in Nigeria through outcomes-driven policy engagements and inclusive resourcing that help youth shape the future long-term development plans of the country. The NYFF is anchored on three core components which include:

Requirements for NYFF Young Leaders Development Funds Qualification

Individual-level 

The Applicant must be a Young activist (aged 15- 35 years) with a proven track record, working on a Youth development project capable of social change across any of the thematic areas.

The Applicant must demonstrate a good understanding and experience in strategic planning, project management, and implementation.

The Applicant must demonstrate experience and knowledge of community or team building following principles of honesty and integrity.

The Applicant must have genuine means of identification or attached to an institution.

The Applicant must provide 3 reputable referees.

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply via the below link address

https://leapafrica.smapply.io/prog/272350/apply/

The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is seeking grant applications for the 2023/24 youth leaders' development funds to strengthen, support, and promote youth ecosystem building in Nigeria. The program is a five-year collaborative program of LEAP Africa, MacArthur Foundation, and Ford Foundation, aiming to strengthen youth leadership in Nigeria through outcomes-driven policy engagements and inclusive resourcing. 

The NYFF is anchored on three core components: an Imaginative Futures Working Group, a Youth Leadership Program, and online and media engagement. The program aims to build the capacity of young leaders and youth-led organizations while providing grants for young people/organizations working on identified thematic areas. The application deadline is September 30, 2023. The program aims to empower young Nigerians for youth leadership, activism, and social change through outcome-driven policy engagements and inclusive resourcing. The program is open to individuals and organizations working in thematic areas of interest.