Call For Applications: BATCN Foundation Farmers for the Future Program (N10 Million Grant). Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
30th August 2023
Tell Me About Award:
The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.
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The project is an initiative developed and sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by FATE Foundation. It is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members – as part of BATNF’s drive to encourage and support the youth in sustainable agriculture.
Curriculum Overview
The program is a virtual program focused on capacity building on essential knowledge, strategies, skills, and tools to build sustainable businesses within the Agribusiness value chain. These sessions will be facilitated by various industry leaders and professionals across the Agribusiness and entrepreneurship ecosystem using a pedagogy approach to build networks amongst the entrepreneurs and encourage group/team work for better learning. The robust learning structure is a combination of virtual interactive class sessions, workshops, case studies, plenary sessions, and group activities.
The Farmers for the Future curriculum has been designed to provide insight and relevant knowledge to aspiring and budding entrepreneurs within the Agribusiness value chain to see diverse market potentials and understand how to create a structured business model to strategically grow their business.
The Curriculum is intensive and includes:
- Entrepreneurship Mindset
- Design thinking/innovation/problem-solving
- Developing Business Plan
- Business Model Canvass
- Product Development Strategy
- Marketing/Digital Marketing Strategy
- Managing Business Operations
- Financial Literacy
- Business pitch skills
Type:
Entrepreneurship
Who can Apply?
Young Nigerians with viable Agri-Business
Which Countries are Eligible?
Nigeria
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
Through the support of the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation, the program is FREE to all entrepreneurs who successfully scale through the two application stages. This scholarship support from the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation covers all direct course fees including course materials, data support, and post-program support.
The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (₦3m for the first Prize, ₦ 2m for 2nd Prize, and ₦ 1m for 3rd Prize)
Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities
Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness
Training & Capacity Building
Participation in an intensive “Think-through-your-business” boot camp
Mentorship under seasoned entrepreneurs and Agric Experts
Membership of the F4F alumni network
Participation in other partner-drive training programs
Support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements
How to Apply:
Stage I: Interested applicants must complete the application form here and upload the following document:
- NYSC ID Card
Visit Award Webpage for Details
