Business startup & growth grants
Proposed grants of £50–£500 per selected applicant to start a promising business idea or scale an existing small business. Awards depend on need and available funds.
Applications opening soon ↗We believe that a little support can help someone take a life-changing step. From £50–£500 business grants to education assistance, mentorship and free opportunities, we're backing the potential of Nigerians.
Our philosophy is simple: a small, consistent act of giving can create an opportunity that changes someone's direction.
One Naija Dream Foundation aims to help people in Nigeria take a practical next step—whether that's registering for an exam, testing a business idea, scaling a small enterprise or finding guidance to grow.
A small contribution.
A meaningful chance.
From the first idea to the next exam, we're here to help remove a barrier and open a door.
Proposed grants of £50–£500 per selected applicant to start a promising business idea or scale an existing small business. Awards depend on need and available funds.
Applications opening soon ↗For approved candidates, we plan to pay official exam registration fees directly and share the payment receipt. These fees are separate from the business grant range.
Applications opening soon ↗Thoughtful guidance on business plans, career paths, interviews and useful skills—from people who want to give back.
Explore our plans ↗A growing collection of free learning, scholarships and resources to help you build your future without costly barriers.
Browse resources ↗We want support to be fair, thoughtful and transparent. Applications will be reviewed against published criteria—not awarded based on popularity or connections.
See application details ↗Find the type of support that fits your need.
When applications open, complete the relevant online form.
Eligible applications are considered based on need, clarity, feasibility and likely impact.
Selected recipients receive the agreed support, with appropriate verification and follow-up.
One Naija Dream Foundation is preparing a responsible application and selection process before opening our first round. We will announce the opening date here.
No application fees. No payment requests. Applications are currently closed; we will announce eligibility, deadlines and the official form before accepting submissions.
While our programmes take shape, these established resources are a starting point for learning and opportunity.
Free, self-paced coding and web development curriculum.
Visit resource ↗LEARNINGExplore courses; check which learning and audit options are free.
Visit resource ↗EDUCATIONExplore UNICEF-supported learning initiatives and available content.
Visit resource ↗External resources are independently operated. Availability and eligibility may change.
One percent may seem small. But directed with care, it can help pay an exam fee, equip a young entrepreneur or connect someone to a life-changing skill.
We believe impact grows through consistency, transparency and practical support. The goal isn't to promise everything. It's to make the next step possible for someone who needs it.
One Dream. One Opportunity. One Life Changed. ♡