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Federal Republic of NigeriaFederal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
Notice

2026 Grant Window is OPEN — IFAD VCDP Grant, FMARD APPEALS Grant, USAID Feed the Future, AGRA Smallholder Farmer Grant, and FAO Smallholder Agricultural Grant are now accepting applications from Nigerian farmers. Deadline: 31st August 2026. Apply before the window closes.

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Agricultural Grant Application Form

Complete all sections carefully. Fields marked * are required.

Important: Ensure all information provided is accurate and matches your official documents. Submission of false information may result in immediate disqualification and potential legal action under the False Claims Act, Cap F3, LFN 2004. This portal does not charge any fees — report any agent demanding payment to EFCC: 0800-CALL-EFCC.

Section 1Personal & Farm Information

Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your official identification documents.

Enter your name exactly as it appears on your NIN slip or international passport.

A valid email address for correspondence and status updates.

Nigerian mobile number (e.g. 08012345678 or +2348012345678)

Select the state where your farm is primarily located.

Enter the name of your LGA as it appears on official documents.

Provide the full address or a detailed description of your farm's location, including nearest landmark.

Section 2Farm Profile

Provide accurate details about your farm operation. This information is used to determine eligibility.

Select the primary type of farming activity on your farm.

Approximate total cultivated area in hectares. 1 hectare ≈ 2.47 acres.

How many years have you been actively farming at this location?

Estimated total farm revenue for the last 12 months in Nigerian Naira.

Enter amount in full (e.g. 850000 for ₦850,000)

Select all crops or livestock types your farm produces. Tick all that apply.

Section 3Grant Request

Specify the grant programme you are applying for and provide a detailed project description.

Select the specific government programme for this application.

Enter the total amount you are requesting. Must not exceed the programme maximum.

Enter amount in full Naira (e.g. 2500000 for ₦2,500,000)

Programme Maximum Funding Limits

IFAD VCDP Grant (International Fund for Agricultural Development)

₦5,000,000

FMARD APPEALS Grant (FG / World Bank)

₦6,000,000

USAID Feed the Future Grant

₦10,000,000

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Agriculture Grant

₦15,000,000

AGRA Smallholder Farmer Empowerment Grant

₦8,000,000

FAO Smallholder Agricultural Grant (UN)

₦4,500,000

State Ministry Agricultural Development Grant

₦3,000,000

Describe in detail how you plan to use the grant funding. Include: specific activities, timeline, expected output, and how the funding will improve your farm's productivity. Minimum 100 characters.

Section 4Compliance Checklist

Tick all statements that apply to you. These determine your eligibility for specific programmes.

Instructions: Tick each item that accurately applies to your situation. All declarations are verified against government databases before disbursement.

A BVN is required for all applicants. Contact any Nigerian bank branch to enrol.

Required for corporate or NGO-backed applications. Not required for individual smallholder grants.

Cooperative membership improves eligibility for government and international NGO grant distributions.

Land documentation strengthens your application. Upload in Section 5 below.

Smallholder status qualifies you for dedicated smallholder support programmes.

Youth farmers receive priority consideration and higher grant allocations under FMARD APPEALS.

Women-led farms receive dedicated support and quota allocations across all active grant programmes.

Applicants with active loan defaults may not qualify for certain grant programmes. This confirmation is required for eligibility screening.

Data Protection Notice: Information provided will be cross-referenced with NIMC (NIN), CAC, and relevant government grant databases. Your data is protected under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Section 5Document Upload & Declaration

Upload scanned copies of required documents. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG. Max file size: 5MB each.

Upload a clear scan or photo of your National Identification Number (NIN) slip or NIMC card.

Upload your Corporate Affairs Commission business registration certificate.

Upload a bank statement covering the last 6 months from your primary business account.

Upload your Certificate of Occupancy, Right of Occupancy, or Survey Plan if available.

Provide any additional information that may support your application.

Document Submission Checklist

NIN Slip or NIMC Card — Required
Bank Statement (6 months) — Required
CAC Certificate — If applicable
Land Document — If available
Passport Photograph — Optional
Cooperative ID Card — If applicable

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