RAHVAI Entrepreneurship Empowerment Grant 2025 (₦500,000 per winner)

The RAHVAI Entrepreneurship Grant 2025 presents a real chance for business owners and hopeful entrepreneurs to gain funding, visibility,500   and expert feedback.

This grant is part of RAHVAI’s mission to empower vulnerable communities across Africa through economic inclusion and capacity building.

What You’ll Get (Grant & Prizes)

• Grant Award: ₦500,000 per winner
• Number of Winners: 10 entrepreneurs will be selected
• Event / Pitch Day: The grant presentation takes place on December 6, 2025 in Abuja.
• Exposure & Recognition: Finalists and winners gain visibility via RAHVAI’s network and platforms

Eligibility & Requirements

To stand a strong chance, your application should meet the following:

Personal & Business Criteria

• You must submit personal information (name, contact, date of birth, gender) in the application form.
• Indicate your educational and professional background, including relevant skills or certifications.
• Provide details about your business: name (or proposed name), stage (idea, early startup, or established), location, number of current employees, address of physical store if any.

Required Submissions

Applicants need to upload:

• Business plan (max 10 pages, PDF or Word)
• Short pitch video (2–3 minutes)
• Valid means of identification (e.g. national ID, passport)
  These documents help RAHVAI assess both your concept and execution capacity.

Motivation & Impact Questions

Your application will need to answer:

• Why you want to participate (max 200 words)
• How your business will impact your community if you receive the grant (max 200 words)
• How you plan to sustain and grow your business beyond the grant (max 200 words)

Declaration

Applicants must declare that all information is truthful, and agree that their materials can be reviewed by RAHVAI and partner organizations. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews.

Timeline & Deadlines

• Deadline for submissions: November 15, 2025
• Grant / Pitch Event: December 6, 2025 (Abuja)

Tips to make your Application Strong

Here are actionable suggestions to stand out:

1. Be precise with your business stage
   Whether you’re at idea, startup, or established stage, make that clear. Tailor your plan and expectations to your current phase.
2. Craft a strong, succinct business plan
   Use charts and headlines. A 10-page business plan is your chance to show vision, strategy, market, revenue model, risks, and scaling path.
3. Make a compelling pitch video
   In 2–3 minutes, show the problem you solve, your product or service, why now, and why you. Be authentic and confident.
4. Demonstrate community impact
   Grantors like RAHVAI are often interested in how business benefits local communities. Show how yours does or will.
5. Outline sustainability beyond the grant
   Don’t just ask for money—show how you’ll grow, get revenue, and survive after the grant ends.
6. Seek feedback
   Before submitting, have someone with business, grant, or proposal experience review and critique your application.
7. Check your documents & tech
   Ensure your uploads are in correct format, video plays, and ID scans are legible.

How to Apply

1. Go to the RAHVAI Entrepreneurship Grant Application Page: rahvai.org/entrepreneurship-grant-application (rahvai.org)
2. Fill in all sections: personal, business info, motivation questions
3. Upload required files: business plan, pitch video, valid ID
4. Submit before November 15, 2025 (rahvai.org)
5. Wait for shortlisting and possible further steps (interviews, pitch event)