Fegho Umunubo Foundation Creative Business Grants 2026

Scholarship summary

Host country

Nigeria

Eligible countries

Nigeria

Language proficiency

Not required

Award type

Fully Funded

Award amount

#1,000,000

Deadline

Nov 1st, 2026

Eligible Countries

Scholarship Requirements

• The initiative is designed for creative entrepreneurs and businesses operating in Nigeria's creative economy.
• The published application form requests the following business information:
• Applicant's full name.
• Phone number.
• Email address.
• Business name.
• Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number.
• State where the business operates.
• How long the business has been running.
• Because the application requests a CAC registration number, prospective applicants should have their business registration details available before applying.

Benefits

Successful applicants under the Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative (GCBSI 2.0) may receive the following benefits:

• Business grants of ₦1 million to ₦1.5 million

Selected businesses will receive financial support to strengthen operations, expand their reach, and support sustainable growth.

• Business development training

Beneficiaries will receive practical training in:

• Marketing and customer acquisition.
• Bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Pricing products and services.
• Financial literacy and business finance.
• Practical business support
• The initiative provides guidance to help creative entrepreneurs improve their business operations, attract more customers, and establish stronger foundations for long-term sustainability.
• Potential additional financing
• The foundation's website also describes an opportunity for selected creative businesses to access additional equity or loan financing of up to ₦50 million. This is separate from the GCBSI 2.0 grant amount and should not be treated as guaranteed funding for every beneficiary

Eligible Courses

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the 2026 edition.

• 1Step 1: Record a one-minute business introduction video

Create a one-minute video introducing your business and explaining why you need the grant.

Use the video to communicate what your business does, the products or services you offer, and why financial and business-development support would help you grow.

• 2Step 2: Share the video on Instagram

Publish your video on Instagram using the official hashtag:

GCBSI

Make sure the video introduces your business and explains your need for the grant.

• 3Step 3: Visit the foundation's Instagram page

Visit either of the following Instagram accounts to access the application form through the link in the account's bio:

- @feghox

- @thefeghoumunubofoundation

• 4Step 4: Complete the application form

Provide your correct personal and business details, including your business name, CAC registration number, state of operation, and how long the business has been running.

Review your information before submitting the form.

• 5Step 5: Submit before the deadline

Complete the application process before November 1, 2026. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection, as beneficiaries will be chosen according to the programme's selection criteria