The NGO Support Initiative (NSI), an effort spearheaded by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), is now accepting applications for its 2025 grant cycle. The grant is designed to support registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Nigeria working in areas of social justice, inclusion, gender equality, and humanitarian development.
With 32 years of experience in sub-granting and capacity-building, dRPC is Nigeria’s leading intermediary non-profit organisation. The NSI is being implemented with support from the Ford Foundation (West Africa Office).
Eligibility Criteria
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Only registered NGOs are eligible; individuals are not permitted to apply.
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NGOs must have a minimum of 5 years of active registration and programming.
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While leadership disclosure is required, NGOs do not have to be led by women.
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NGOs from any state or local government area (LGA) in Nigeria can apply.
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Grant activities must be completed within three months.
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Applications should include documentation such as an invitation to apply, a call for proposals, or proof that a prior submission platform is no longer available.
Grant Benefits
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N5 million in funding per successful NGO.
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Access to a 4-module virtual training covering project management, evidence-informed advocacy, financial accountability and compliance, and social and behavioural change communication.
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High-performing NGOs may be recommended to social impact investors for potential scale-up and sustainability funding.
How to Apply
Submit your application here by May 30, 2025 latest.
The NGO Support Initiative (NSI), led by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) with aid from the Ford Foundation's West Africa Office, is opening applications for its 2025 grant cycle. This initiative aims to endorse registered NGOs in Nigeria involved in social justice, inclusion, gender equality, and humanitarian development. With over three decades in sub-granting and capacity building, dRPC stands as a leading intermediary non-profit in Nigeria.
Eligibility for the grant requires NGOs to be formally registered with at least five years of active programming. While leadership transparency is mandatory, female leadership is not a requisite. NGOs from any region in Nigeria can apply, but activities must conclude within three months. Applicants must also provide supportive documentation, like proof of a prior submission platform.
Successful NGOs will receive a grant of N5 million and gain access to a comprehensive virtual training covering project management, advocacy, financial responsibility, and communication strategies. High-achieving NGOs may even be forwarded to social impact investors for further funding opportunities. Applications must be submitted by May 30, 2025, via the given online platform.
