Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is currently accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Development Fund Catalyst Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a five-year collaborative program of LEAP Africa, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Luminate Group. It aims to strengthen youth leadership, promote policy engagement, and enable young people to shape Nigeria’s long-term development.
Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000 per organization
Eligible applicants must:
Be formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) or relevant state authorities; unregistered groups may partner with a registered organization
Be youth-driven civic and transformation organizations
Demonstrate a proven track record in implementing youth-focused projects
Possess legal documentation, including SCUML certificate
Maintain a physical office and corporate bank account
Have the financial and operational capacity to manage grant funds responsibly
Apply for NYFF Youth Leadership Development Fund Catalyst Grant