The NGO Support Initiative (NSI) Grant is an initiative of the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC).
The dRPC is Nigeria’s leading intermediary non-profit with 32 years of experience sub-granting and strengthening capacity for local CSOs working for gender equality, third sector resilience, and social justice & inclusion in development and humanitarian domains. The dRPC is implementing the NSI with the kind support of the Ford Foundation (Office of West Africa), Nigeria.
Successful NGOs are required to participate in a 4-module virtual training program on project management, evidence-informed advocacy; financial accountability and compliance; and social behavioural change communication. High-performing NGOs that excel in this grant will be recommended to social impact investors for scale-up and sustainability support.
Eligibility Criteria
This award is only open to registered NGOs; not to individuals.
The EoI calls for full disclosure on the leadership and management of the NGO applying, but it is not mandatory that NGOs be women-led
The minimum requirement for the NGOs registration and active programming for the NSI is 5 years.
NGOs from any LGA or state in Nigeria are eligible to apply
All grant awards must be completed in 3 months. Your application should attach evidence of an invitation to apply, a call for proposal, or evidence that the platform for submission no longer exists for consideration.
Benefits
Awards are for a maximum of N5,000,000.00, therefore, the proposed budget of your organization will be considered once submitted.
Duration
Activities supported under the NSI-Grant must be implemented within 3 months and designed to include partnerships with communities and government at any level.
