Opportunity Description
Are you a young Nigerian passionate about agriculture and innovation? Here’s your chance to secure funding and support to scale your agribusiness!
The Agricultural Youth Summit 2025 Grant, jointly organized by the Leventis Foundation Nigeria (LFN) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), invites young agripreneurs across Nigeria to apply for grant funding of up to ₦2 million to grow their ventures, create jobs, and promote sustainable agriculture.
About the Initiative
Nigeria’s agricultural sector remains one of the largest sources of employment and a cornerstone of food security.
However, access to capital continues to be a major barrier for many young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs.
To bridge this gap, the Leventis Foundation Youth Agripreneur Grant goes beyond financial support.
It provides a platform for young innovators to showcase their agribusiness ideas, connect with mentors, and gain national recognition as changemakers shaping Nigeria’s agricultural future.
Grant Overview
- Funding Support: Up to ₦2,000,000 per agripreneur
- Event: Agricultural Youth Summit 2025
- Date: November 6, 2025
- Venue: Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Agricultural Youth Summit 2025 Grant, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian youth currently running or planning an agribusiness venture.
- Present a clear and innovative business idea that promotes sustainable agriculture.
- Be able to prepare and submit a short video pitch and a concise business plan.
Application Steps (Free & Online)
- Create a Short Video (90 Seconds Max)
- Record yourself describing your agribusiness and how the grant will help you scale.
- Be authentic, concise, and passionate about your idea.
- Post the Video on Social Media
- Tag and use all official hashtags: #aysummit2025 #lfnnysc2025 #agricyouthsummit2025
- Submit Your Business Plan
Follow All Official Pages (Mandatory)
Facebook: @LeventisFoundationNigeria | @officialnyscng
Instagram: @leventisfoundation | @officialnyscng
X (Twitter): @LeventisAgriSchl | @officialnyscng
LinkedIn: Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) | @officialnyscng
Prepare a short, practical business plan (maximum 2 pages) and upload it via: https://leventisfoundation.org.ng/ays-grant-2025/
