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.
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.
Objectives
- Make agribusiness attractive
- Reduce youth unemployment
- Drive youth engagement in
- Agriculture.
- Youth Development
- Train and Empower youth in
- agro-practices
- 16 Million Naira in cash prizes
In addition to:
- Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities
- Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness
- 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
Stages of Competition
1. Submit Your Application
The online application portal will be available for you to send in your applications
2. Virtual Bootcamp
20 Selected businesses will go through a rigorous virtual bootcamp where they will refine their business thesis and build a compelling pitch.ts.
3. Pitch Event & Award
The top 10 businesses from the bootcamp will pitch before a panel of expert judges and investors. 3 winners will be selected.
4. Mentorship
The 3 Winners will be given financing to execute, strengthen, advance and scale their businesses under the guidance of seasoned mentors. They will also be connected to the relevant networks they require to make progress
5. Join The Farmers For The Future Alumni
Continue to enjoy exclusive access to expert mentorship, insider opportunities and a robust support network that will open doors to follow on financing, new markets, etc.
Source: https://f4f.wealthishere.org/