Are you a small business owner in Nigeria looking for support to grow? The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS.
This Scheme is aimed at giving grants to small businesses for workforce support and procurement of equipment for business owners.
What’s the SMEDAN CGS About?
The Conditional Grant Scheme is designed to support small businesses by providing financial assistance of ₦50,000 to help them with:
This initiative is focused on boosting grassroots entrepreneurship and encouraging job creation across all 774 LGAs in Nigeria
Who Can Apply for SMEDAN CGS ?
Any nano or micro business owner operating in Nigeria is eligible to apply. Whether you’re into fashion, agriculture, tech, retail, or services, as long as your business is active and located in Nigeria, you can apply.
Requirements:
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Your business must be located within Nigeria.
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You must be ready to employ at least one person with the grant support.
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The application is 100% free
If you’re running a small business and need financial support to scale or hire more hands, this is the kind of support that can change your business outlook in 2025.
Feel free to share this with other small business owners in your community. Together, we can grow and build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria.