Call for Applications: Leventis Foundation Nigeria Agribusiness Funding 2026
The Leventis Foundation Nigeria (LFN) has opened applications for its 2026 Agribusiness Access to Capital Programme.
This offering gives current and former trainees of its agricultural training schools an opportunity to access up to ₦5 million in start-up or business expansion capital.
The initiative is designed to help young agribusiness entrepreneurs turn their agricultural knowledge and business ideas into sustainable ventures while providing the management skills, mentorship and support needed to grow existing businesses.
According to the Foundation, the programme will provide concessionary business start-up and expansion capital, alongside business management training, mentorship and other forms of business support.
What the Programme Offers
Successful applicants will have access to support designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial and business management capacity.
Key benefits include:
- Up to ₦5 million in start-up or business expansion capital.
- Business management training covering areas such as planning, finance, marketing and operations.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals and entrepreneurs.
- Support to develop or improve a viable business plan.
- Preparation for a competitive business pitching process.
- Business support to help participants establish or expand sustainable agribusiness ventures.
The funding may be provided through grant awards or business financing, depending on the applicable selection and funding criteria. Applicants should therefore note that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee funding.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is specifically open to:
- Current trainees of Leventis Foundation Nigeria Agricultural Training Schools.
- Former trainees (ex-trainees) of the Foundation.
- Applicants with an existing agribusiness or a clear and viable agribusiness start-up idea.
Applicants with existing businesses may be required to provide evidence of business registration and other relevant information during the application and selection process.
Application Process
Eligible applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their applications. Shortlisted candidates may proceed to subsequent stages involving business management training, mentorship, business-plan development and pitching.
The programme is intended to help participants become better prepared to access capital and build commercially viable businesses across the agricultural value chain.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is October 21, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible current and former Leventis Foundation Nigeria trainees should complete the application through the Foundation’s official application channel.
Apply Now: Leventis Foundation Nigeria – Official Website
Applicants are encouraged to submit complete and accurate information before the deadline and review all programme requirements carefully before applying.
