Apply for Agricultural Grants Online
The Nigerian Agricultural Grant Application Portal (NAGAP) provides farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses with direct access to government-backed agricultural financing programmes.
2026 Grant Window is currently OPEN. Deadline: 31st August 2026.
IFAD VCDP Grant
Max: ₦5,000,000 · Due: 31 Aug 2026
FMARD APPEALS Grant
Max: ₦6,000,000 · Due: 31 Aug 2026
USAID Feed the Future Grant
Max: ₦10,000,000 · Due: 31 Aug 2026
AGRA Smallholder Grant
Max: ₦8,000,000 · Due: 31 Aug 2026
FAO Smallholder Grant
Max: ₦4,500,000 · Due: 31 Aug 2026
48,231
Applications Received
Since portal launch
₦142.8B
Grants Disbursed
Total value disbursed
37
States Covered
All 36 states + FCT
31,490
Farmers Supported
Verified beneficiaries
Currently Open Grant Programmes
Select a programme below to view eligibility criteria and apply online.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (UN)
IFAD Value Chain Development Programme Grant
₦5,000,000
Max Amount
Grant (Non-repayable)
Interest
Co-funded project
Tenor
For: Smallholder rice and cassava farmers
- Must reside in target project states
- Must belong to an agricultural cooperative
- Farm size: 0.5–5 hectares
Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development / World Bank
FMARD APPEALS Grant
₦6,000,000
Max Amount
Grant (Non-repayable)
Interest
Immediate payout
Tenor
For: Youth and women in agricultural value chains
- Aged 18–45 years
- Priority for women-led farms
- Must demonstrate agricultural value chain involvement
United States Agency for International Development
USAID Feed the Future Grant
₦10,000,000
Max Amount
Grant (Non-repayable)
Interest
Project based
Tenor
For: Smallholder cooperatives and agricultural SMEs
- Must register with CAC or Cooperative Council
- Sustainable agricultural practices preferred
- Mandatory BVN verification
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
BMGF Smallholder Farmer Empowerment Grant
₦15,000,000
Max Amount
Grant (Non-repayable)
Interest
Development program
Tenor
For: Rural smallholder farming families
- Women-led or youth-led farming business
- Technological farming innovation focus
- NIN identification required
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa
AGRA Smallholder Farmer Grant
₦8,000,000
Max Amount
Grant (Non-repayable)
Interest
Production based
Tenor
For: Smallholder grain and legume farmers
- High-yield seed adoption plan
- Active participation in cooperative society
- Demonstrate climate-smart farming
Food and Agriculture Organization (UN)
FAO Smallholder Agricultural Grant
₦4,500,000
Max Amount
Grant (Non-repayable)
Interest
Seasonal funding
Tenor
For: Subsistence crop and aquaculture farmers
- Eco-friendly farming practices
- Must be smallholder family unit
- Valid national identification slip (NIN)
Official Notice Board
5 NoticesThe Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development announces the opening of the 2026 agricultural grant window. All eligible farmers are encouraged to apply before 31st August 2026.
Effective immediately, all applicants must provide a valid Bank Verification Number (BVN). Applications without BVN will be automatically rejected at the document verification stage.
NAGAP does not charge any fees for grant applications. Report any individual or agent demanding payment to the EFCC or ICPC immediately. Application is 100% free.
Following approval by the IFAD Country Office, farmers in Benue and Kano states are now eligible to apply for the IFAD Value Chain Development Programme for the 2026 cycle.
₦18.4 billion has been successfully disbursed to 12,847 approved beneficiaries from the 2025 grant cycle. SMS notifications have been sent to all beneficiaries.
How to Apply
Gather Required Documents
NIN slip, BVN, CAC certificate (if applicable), bank statement, land document.
Complete Online Form
Fill all sections of the application form accurately. Ensure farm details are correct.
Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of all required documents in PDF or image format.
Submit & Get Reference
Submit your application and note your NAGAP reference number for tracking.
Await Review
Applications are reviewed within 10–15 working days. You will be contacted via SMS and email.
Helpline: Call 0800-NAGAP-NG (0800-624-27-64) for free assistance. Available Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm WAT.
Nigeria's Official Gateway to Agricultural Financing
The Nigerian Agricultural Grant Application Portal (NAGAP) was established by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to digitalise and streamline access to agricultural financing for Nigerian farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses.
Through NAGAP, eligible applicants can apply for agricultural grants from government and international development programmes — including IFAD, FMARD, USAID, and global NGO partners — through a single unified platform, eliminating the need to visit multiple offices.
Our Mandate
- Facilitate access to agricultural financing for all eligible Nigerian farmers
- Reduce bureaucratic barriers in grant application and approval processes
- Ensure transparency and accountability in the disbursement of agricultural funds
- Promote food security, rural development, and agricultural modernisation
- Support youth and women in agriculture through targeted grant programmes
- Maintain a credible database of smallholder farmers across all 36 states and FCT
NAGAP operates under the authority of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in collaboration with IFAD, USAID, FAO, AGRA, and other international development partners, to deliver agricultural grants to Nigerian smallholder farmers.