The Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a five-year collaborative initiative led by LEAP Africa, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Luminate Group. The programme aims to strengthen youth leadership in Nigeria by supporting meaningful policy engagement and inclusive resources that enable young people to shape the country’s long-term development agenda.
🌟 Key Programme Components
1️⃣ Imaginative Futures Working Group
National and regional platforms that integrate youth-driven ideas into Nigeria’s long-term planning and development processes.
2️⃣ Youth Leadership Programme
Focused on building the capacity of young leaders and youth-led organizations, while providing grants to support innovative projects within priority thematic areas.
3️⃣ Online & Media Engagement
Strengthening the voices of young Nigerians through policy advocacy, debates, digital campaigns, and media engagement to advance the vision of #TheNigeriaWeWant.
💰 Youth Leadership Development Fund – Catalytic Grant
Issued by: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF)
Focus: Strengthening the youth ecosystem and leadership development in Nigeria
Grant Value: Up to US$50,000
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
This funding opportunity supports initiatives that empower young Nigerians to actively participate in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking national development.
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https://leapafrica.smapply.io/prog/nyff_catalyst_grant_application-_2026/
