Apply Now: Fegho Umunubo Foundation Offers ₦1.5m Creative Business Grants
The Fegho Umunubo Foundation has opened applications for the second edition of its Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative (GCBSI 2.0).
The foundation is offering grants of between ₦1 million and ₦1.5 million to eligible creative entrepreneurs and businesses across Nigeria.
The initiative is designed to strengthen grassroots creative enterprises by combining financial assistance with business development training and practical support to help entrepreneurs improve operations, attract customers and build sustainable businesses.
Applications opened on October 1, 2026, and will close on November 1, 2026.
What the Initiative Offers
Successful applicants will receive grants ranging from ₦1 million to ₦1.5 million, depending on the programme’s selection process.
Beyond funding, beneficiaries will receive practical business training covering marketing, bookkeeping, pricing and financial literacy. The initiative also aims to help entrepreneurs strengthen their business systems, improve customer reach and establish a solid foundation for long-term growth.
The programme recognises that access to capital alone may not be enough to sustain a business. Creative entrepreneurs also need the knowledge, financial management skills and operational structures required to turn their ideas into viable enterprises.
The second edition builds on the foundation’s inaugural funding cycle, which supported 22 businesses with grants ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦1 million in February 2026.
Eligible Business Sectors
The Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative is open to creative entrepreneurs operating across several segments of Nigeria’s creative economy.
Eligible sectors include:
- Media, film and entertainment: Businesses operating in media production, filmmaking and entertainment.
- Fashion and textiles: Clothing, fashion accessories and textile businesses.
- Arts and crafts: Handmade products, creative arts and craft enterprises.
- Furniture and interior design: Furniture production and other interior-focused creative businesses.
- Beauty and personal styling: Beauty services and styling enterprises.
- Photography and visual branding: Photography, videography, printing and branding services.
- Food and confectionery: Food businesses, baking and creative confectionery.
- Home fragrance: Businesses producing home fragrance products.
The programme is intended to help businesses in these sectors improve their capacity, strengthen their market presence and become more financially sustainable.
Who Can Apply?
Creative entrepreneurs and businesses operating in Nigeria’s eligible sectors are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should be prepared to provide accurate information about themselves and their businesses, including relevant contact details, business name, state of operation, business registration details where applicable and how long the business has been operating.
Interested entrepreneurs should review the official application form carefully to confirm all eligibility conditions and documentation requirements before submitting their applications.
How to Apply for the Fegho Umunubo Foundation Grant
Interested applicants are required to complete the following steps:
- Record a one-minute video: Introduce your business and explain why you need the grant.
- Share the video on Instagram: Publish the video using the hashtag #GCBSI.
- Access the application form: Visit the Fegho Umunubo Foundation’s Instagram pages, @feghox or @thefeghoumunubofoundation, and use the link in the bio to access the form.
- Complete the application: Provide the requested business and personal information accurately and submit your application before the deadline.
Applicants may also access the online application form through this link: https://forms.gle/b4CzNfGescrDhWho7.
Application Deadline
Applications for the second edition of the Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative close on November 1, 2026. Eligible creative entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
The initiative offers Nigerian creative businesses an opportunity to access funding, strengthen their business management skills and build the operational capacity needed for sustainable growth.
By expanding its grant support and pairing financial assistance with practical training, the Fegho Umunubo Foundation aims to help grassroots creative enterprises overcome growth challenges and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s creative economy.
