JEF BUSINESS GRANT (JEF-BG)

The Jerry Eze Foundation is the charitable arm of Pastor Jerry Eze's ministry, recognized for its impactful outreach across Nigeria. The Foundation seeks to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grants, with preference for agriculture, manufacturing and technology industries.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents living and operating in Nigeria.
Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
The grant is open to individual entrepreneurs with a registered business name.
The grant is open to Micro and Small Enterprises (SMEs) with verifiable registration with CAC.
The business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as Business Name, Limited Liability Company or Non-Governmental Organisation.
The business must have been operational for at least 6 months prior to the application date.
Business applicants must have a valid business bank account in the business name.
Priority will be given to businesses operating in Agriculture and agribusiness – Manufacturing – Technology and digital services.
Businesses in other sectors may apply but must demonstrate strong social or economic impact.
For businesses – annual turnover must not exceed ₦10 million.
Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for funding and explain how the grant will be utilized.
Applicants must not have been convicted or involved in fraud – financial misconduct – illegal activities or under criminal investigations.
Proposed business plan must align with ethical business practices and impact communities.

Required Documents

Valid means of identification – NIN
CV
Most recent six-month bank statements
Evidence of business registration
Business budget
Pictures of the business premise, inventory, work tool/equipment
2 Reference letters from notable individuals familiar with the business; A religious leader and a customer
Passport Photograph

Application Process

Follow these simple steps to apply for your grant

Online Submission

To enable us to assess your business thoroughly, you are required to complete the application form with accurate and detailed information by clicking the Start Application Button. This will help us evaluate your business for eligibility and progress it to the next stage.

Declaration Form

If your application advances to the full appraisal stage, you will be asked to complete a legal declaration form.

Support

While the form is straightforward, some sections may require further explanation. For assistance, please contact the number provided on our web portal or email us at info@jerryezefoundation.org. Our support team is readily available to assist you.