Application for the Jerry Eze Foundation (JEF) Business Grant is Open
The Jerry Eze Foundation is the charitable arm of Pastor Jerry Eze’s ministry, recognized for its impactful outreach across Nigeria. One of its annual standout initiatives is the distribution of gifts and grants to empower young entrepreneurs.
The Foundation now seeks to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grants. While the grant award is broad based, entrepreneurs and small businesses operating in the agriculture, manufacturing and technology industries will be preferred.
Benefits
Empowering young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grants.
Requirements
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents living and operating in Nigeria.
- Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
- The grant is open to individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name.
- The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.
- The business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as Business Name, Limited Liability Company or Non-Governmental Organisation.
- The business must have been operational for at least 6 months prior to the application date.
- Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name.
- Priority will be given to businesses operating in Agriculture and agribusiness – Manufacturing – Technology and digital services.
- Businesses in other sectors may apply but must demonstrate strong social or economic impact.
- For businesses – annual turnover must not exceed ?10 million.
- Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilized.
- Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud – financial misconduct – illegal activities or under criminal investigations.
- Proposed business plan must align with ethical business practices and impact communities.
Application Documents
- Valid means of identification – NIN
- CV
- Most recent six-month bank statements
- Evidence of business registration
- Business budget
- Pictures of the business premise, inventory, work tool/equipment
- 2 Reference letters from notable individuals familiar with the business; A religious leader and a customer
- Passport Photograph
Method of Application
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For more Information,
Application Deadline: March 10, 2026.
