November 2026 Grants for Nigerians: 7 Open Calls

Status update — checked 5 November 2026

The organiser pages reviewed for this roundup still show the listed application windows open as of 5 November. The first deadlines are 6 November: MIT Solve’s Global Challenges close at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (6:00 p.m. WAT), while Prince Casper’s Impact Grant closes at 23:59 WAT. Open Arts follows on 10 November, UNICEF FemTech on 11 November, D-Prize on 15 November Pacific Time, Global EbA medium-size grants on 16 November, and Drawbridge on 30 November.

The separate Global EbA small-size window closed on 26 October and is not included as an open call. These dates are organiser deadlines, not a promise of eligibility or selection. Recheck the organiser page immediately before submitting.

Verified on 29 October 2026. These seven funding calls have application deadlines in November. They serve different applicants: an ordinary small business cannot apply for every programme on this list. Check the sector, applicant type and deadline before preparing a proposal.

The clearest general-business option is the Drawbridge Grant. Other calls are designed for technology ventures, creative projects, rural educators, poverty interventions or climate adaptation. Some awards will be paid after November.

November 2026 grant deadlines at a glance

Dates without a stated time are the organiser's calendar dates. Do not assume every deadline is midnight in Nigeria. Calls close at different points in the month, so a November roundup does not mean all seven remain available until 30 November.

1. Drawbridge Grant: the broadest fit for Nigerian businesses

ProMoat Capital accepts applications from Nigerian businesses across sectors. Applicants need CAC registration and paying customers. A business bank account is favourable; the organiser says it is not compulsory at application.

There are two awards: ₦1 million for one business and ₦500,000 for another. Applications close on 30 November 2026, with payments scheduled for January 2027.

How to apply: complete the form on the official Drawbridge Grant page. Prepare your registration number, revenue information, customer description and intended use of funds. Submission also involves a platform account and acceptance of the applicable terms.

This is the most relevant starting point here for a registered shop, service company, farm or other operating business that already makes sales.

2. MIT Solve: funding for technology with measurable impact

MIT Solve's 2027 Global Challenges accept solutions across Learning, Climate, Economic Prosperity and Health. The application deadline is 6 November 2026 at noon EST, equivalent to 6 p.m. WAT.

Selected Solver teams receive a US$10,000 base grant. Additional prizes have their own conditions; a headline prize pool is not an amount guaranteed to each applicant.

Who should consider it: teams with a functioning technology solution and a credible explanation of whom it helps. Concept-only submissions are not eligible for the general Global Challenges.

How to apply: choose the relevant challenge and use its online submission process. Read the Economic Prosperity challenge and eligibility guidance. Explain the problem, users, evidence of impact, innovation and how the solution can grow.

A website alone does not establish eligibility or competitiveness.

3. Prince Casper Foundation: support for rural educators

The 2026/2027 Impact Grant supports people working on primary and secondary education outcomes in rural, underserved or educationally disadvantaged Nigerian communities. Applications close on 6 November 2026.

Individual awards are ₦100,000, ₦200,000 or ₦500,000. The advertised ₦6 million is the combined allocation across 26 recipients, not the amount paid to one person.

How to apply: follow the foundation's official grant instructions and application portal. Prepare the requested letter of intent, CV and supporting evidence. Describe the educational need, practical activities, budget and expected improvement.

This is suitable for eligible educators and their projects. A company offering general business training should not assume that its normal operations qualify.

4. Open Arts Fund: creative projects connected to Northern Nigeria

Open Arts offers up to ₦500,000 per application, with a 10 November 2026 deadline. Its general fund supports Nigeria-based artists, cultural practitioners, collectives and organisations whose work meaningfully contributes to Northern Nigeria's creative ecosystem.

A separate Community Fund is reserved for existing Open Arts Community members. That stream requires a membership code.

How to apply: review the official Open Arts call. The general fund asks for a two-page PDF proposal covering the project, objectives, timeline and budget, emailed to info@openartsworld.org with the subject “Open Arts Fund”.

Funded projects must be completed within six months. Select the correct stream instead of sending a generic funding request.

5. UNICEF FemTech Ventures: specialised startup funding

UNICEF's second FemTech Ventures call offers selected companies up to US$100,000, with technical mentorship. Its current call lists 11 November 2026 as the application deadline.

Applicants need a registered company in a UNICEF programme country, a functional prototype and a commitment to open-source licensing and principles. Nigeria-based startups can be considered, but the solution must address the specified health and wellbeing needs of women and girls using relevant frontier technology.

How to apply: use the application button on UNICEF's official FemTech call. Check the detailed requirements before investing time in the submission.

This is not a general grant for every woman-owned business. Sector and product fit are essential. Use the current UNICEF deadline rather than an older repost.

6. D-Prize: launch a proven poverty intervention

D-Prize offers up to US$20,000 to launch organisations distributing existing, evidence-based poverty solutions. The regular deadline is 15 November 2026 at midnight Pacific Time, which falls on the following morning in Nigeria.

It mainly supports new organisations. Existing organisations are considered only where distributing a proven poverty intervention is their core focus; organisational age and funding history also matter.

How to apply: select an intervention on the official D-Prize website, download its application materials and prepare the required concept note and team information.

An extension to 6 December is available through a separate registration process. It is not the default deadline. This programme should not be treated as unrestricted working capital for an existing consultancy.

7. Global EbA Fund: larger climate-adaptation projects

The medium-size Global EbA Fund window closes on 16 November 2026 and offers grants of up to US$500,000. It targets ecosystem-based adaptation, rather than ordinary business growth.

Eligible applicant types include NGOs, academic institutions and certain private companies. Applicants need legal recognition, relevant experience, local partnerships and an eligible project geography, which can include Nigeria. Private-company applications face restrictions on for-profit activities and must serve the public interest.

How to apply: read the medium-size grant criteria and application package, then submit through the linked IUCN portal. Expect a detailed project design, budget, results framework and due-diligence assessment.

The separate small-size window has already closed. Do not confuse the two calls.

How to choose a grant worth your time

Start with eligibility rather than the largest amount. Ask four questions:

1. Does the programme accept our legal structure and country?

2. Does our actual work match its funded purpose?

3. Can we provide the evidence and documents requested?

4. Can we submit a credible application before the deadline?

For example, a registered business with customers may suit Drawbridge, while a rural teacher with a classroom project may suit Prince Casper. Neither should rewrite its identity to fit the other's criteria.

Prepare a consistent business profile, registration details where required, current financial records, evidence of customers or beneficiaries, and a costed project plan. Requirements vary; do not upload unnecessary personal information.

Frequently asked questions

Are these grants open to every Nigerian?

No. Nigerian eligibility is only the first filter. Applicant type, sector, project location, founder characteristics and product stage can still restrict a call.

Which grant remains open until the end of November?

Drawbridge lists 30 November 2026 as its closing date. The other calls in this guide close earlier. Confirm the organiser's live instructions before submitting.

Does CAC registration guarantee a grant?

No. Registration can satisfy an eligibility condition, but selection depends on the programme and application. It does not guarantee approval.

Will the money arrive in November?

Not necessarily. Application, assessment and payment dates are different. Drawbridge, for example, schedules its awards for January 2027.

Prepare your business before the next deadline

Use CredaBiz's Funding Readiness Assessment to identify gaps in your business preparation. If registration, documentation or planning needs attention, explore business registration or business support and advisory.

CredaBiz provides preparation and business-development support. The organisations linked above run their own calls and make their own funding decisions. Paying for a service does not secure a grant.

Editorial note: this guide reflects organiser pages checked on 29 October 2026. Each linked page is the source for its programme's requirements. Recheck the live call for changes, and treat an elapsed deadline as closed unless the organiser announces an extension.