Thousands of Nigerian NGOs Suspend Activities Due to Funding Cuts
Since January 2025, thousands of local NGOs across Nigeria have been forced to suspend high-impact programs due to a sharp decline in donor funding. These organizations—many of which focus on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, school safety, health, and justice—are facing unprecedented challenges in sustaining their community work.
Emergency NSI-Grant Launched: Up to ₦5 Million Available
In response to the ongoing funding crisis, a Rapid Response Fund (NSI-Grant) has been launched. This fund offers up to ₦5 million in financial support to locally registered Nigerian NGOs whose work has been disrupted by funding gaps.
Key focus areas include:
- Gender equality and women’s rights
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Girls’ education and school safety
- Reproductive and general women’s health
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Social justice advocacy
Eligible activities must be:
- Implemented within 3 months
- Designed in partnership with communities and government at any level
Expression of Interest (EoI) Guidelines
Interested NGOs must submit a 4-page Expression of Interest (EoI) using the following format:
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
The EoI should include:
- Background of the organization
- Proposed project and target outcomes
- Implementation plan and strategy
- Community and government partnerships
- Budget summary and timeline
A Lifeline for Social Change
This emergency funding opportunity provides a critical lifeline for local NGOs to resume paused operations, re-engage stakeholders, and rebuild momentum toward sustainable change. For many, it represents not just financial aid—but a renewed sense of purpose.
Don’t miss this chance to revive your impact and serve your community.
https://drpcngr.org/project/the-drpc-ngo-support-initiative-nsi/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7bBzOhXZTnIS4Hsk6FAUiS_p7oidAV9TI3SonYU26lUnvZq4PdIIZp079LEA_aem_BmgzP_aEgUfCyxjIVSQJkA