BenueAID is now accepting applications for its Discretionary Grant programme aimed at supporting rapid humanitarian interventions in Benue State.
Registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Nigeria are invited to apply for funding to implement short-term, high-impact projects that address urgent humanitarian needs.
These grants are designed to be flexible and quickly deployed to assist individuals and communities affected by crises or other critical situations as determined by BenueAID’s Board of Directors.
Purpose of the Grant
The Discretionary Grants programme enables BenueAID to respond swiftly to pressing needs that may arise outside the regular grantmaking cycles, such as between board meetings or before/after the annual call for concept notes.
Priority Areas
Projects must align with one or more of BenueAID’s thematic priorities:
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Good Health and Well-being
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Good Governance and Social Development
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Media for Development (M4D)
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Criminal Justice
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Education and Skill Development
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Environmental Sustainability and Agriculture
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
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Humanitarian Response
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Capacity Building Series
Eligibility of Projects
To be considered for funding, proposed projects must:
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Align with at least one of the priority focus areas
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Clearly define the problem, proposed solution, and target beneficiaries
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Be rapid or short-term in nature with measurable, community-level impacts
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Have a total budget of less than $3,000
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Advance the mission and values of BenueAID
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Be a not-for-profit organisation legally registered and operating in Nigeria for at least two years
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Demonstrate verifiable experience in one or more of the priority areas
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Be willing to adhere to BenueAID’s internal review and compliance procedures
How to Apply
Interested organisations should submit their proposals via this application link.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
BenueAID has opened applications for its Discretionary Grant programme designed to support rapid humanitarian interventions in Benue State. This initiative invites registered NGOs in Nigeria to apply for funding to execute short-term projects that address urgent humanitarian needs. These grants offer flexibility and quick deployment to assist individuals and communities impacted by crises or other critical situations as determined by BenueAID's Board of Directors.
The grants aim to swiftly address pressing needs outside of regular grant cycles and align with BenueAID's thematic priorities, which include areas like Good Health and Well-being, Governance, Criminal Justice, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Gender Equality, and Humanitarian Response among others. Proposals must clearly define the targeted issues, solutions, and beneficiaries, ensuring rapid, measurable impacts with a budget not exceeding $3,000.
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations registered in Nigeria for a minimum of two years, with verifiable experience in the priority areas and a commitment to BenueAID's review and compliance processes. Proposals can be submitted via the provided application link and are reviewed continuously.
