Deadline: 29 April 2016 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting proposals for funding from private, nonprofit microenterprise development organizations, microenterprise development programs run by State/Local/Tribal Governments or Indian tribes for Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) to provide assistance and guidance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs and/or microenterprise development organizations. Purpose Technical Assistance: To provide training and… [Read More]
USDA: Call for Applications for Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program
Deadline: 20 June 2016 The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development is seeking applications from nonprofit corporations and institutions for Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG) with an aim to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals and businesses in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other… [Read More]
Participate in Go Green in the City Global Challenge! Find Solutions for Sustainable Energy
Deadline: 15 April 2016 Schneider Electric is inviting applicants to participate in its sixth annual Go Green in the City global business case challenge that will give a chance to revolutionize energy management and gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies. Go Green in the City is the ultimate global… [Read More]
MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge: Building Sustainable Business Environment and Boosting the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Africa
Deadline: 27 March 2016 Are you an entrepreneur and an African citizen? Do you have an original business idea? Are you looking forward to meet and network with early stage investors, experienced business professionals and successful entrepreneurs? If yes, then apply for MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge. Jumia is seeking applications from teams for its MTN Entrepreneurship… [Read More]
Youth Enterprise Support: Inviting Young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs to turn their Ideas into Thriving Business Enterprises!
Deadline: 19 February 2016 Are you from Ghana? Are you an aspiring young entrepreneur, aged between 18 to 35 years? Do you want to turn your great ideas into thriving business enterprises? Are you looking of financial support and/or expert advice to bring your idea to life? If yes, then apply for YES. The Youth… [Read More]
Earthwatch Earth Skill Networks 2016: An Open Opportunity to improve Management Practices to Protected Areas in Africa!
Deadline: 26 February 2016 Earthwatch and its Earth Skill Network (ESN) is seeking applications for its annual opportunity for funded training and mentoring in organizational and business management practices to protected areas in Africa. The Earth Skills Network is a partnership between Earthwatch, UNESCO, IUCN and corporate partners, who are working together to improve the… [Read More]
What are the Problem and the Objectives in the Project Description? Nestle Prize in Creating Shared Value
The problem statement is critical in the project because it is the place where you try to convince the reviewers that the project is worth doing. The problem must come from one of the three specific targeted fields, and you can give a precise description of the problematic situation by using quotes, live examples, references,… [Read More]
How to Prepare the Replicability, the Long-term Viability and the Budget? Nestle Prize in Creating Shared Value
These sections are for a future plan derived from the nominated project. The CSV prize is looking for a project that can be planed to replicate and grow. You may use 1500 characters with spaces to describe the growth potential of the project, which means the project should be applicable and replicable to other local… [Read More]
Announcement : Nigerian Young Entrepreneur Scholarships 2013
Deadline- 31 May 2013 Applications are invited by Edinburgh Napier University for Nigerian Young Entrepreneur Scholarships in UK. Edinburgh Napier and the two best ideas will win access to office facilities, a new business adviser and mentor – as well as a 50% reduction in their overall tuition fee. Eligibility- Postgraduate students who either have… [Read More]
How to Prepare the Project Summary and the Problem Statement for the Migration and Development Fund?
The project summary is a brief introduction and justification of the proposal, and you may leave this until you finish all of other sections. It should contain the problem you choose from those topics for the project to solve. In this funding, the problem could be the financial problems of migration and development including higher… [Read More]
