The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2025 offers financial grants to informal business owners across Nigeria, targeting street vendors, market traders, and micro-entrepreneurs. This scheme aims to empower grassroots enterprises with capital to grow.
What You Receive
- Grant amounts between ₦10,000 and ₦100,000 (non-repayable) targeting micro business owners.
- The grants are intended to support livelihood activities without requiring business registration or collateral.
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Persons aged between 18 and 55 years residing in Nigeria.
- Existing petty traders or those with intent to start small businesses (food vendors, kiosk owners, artisans etc.).
- Must have a valid NIN and a 10-digit bank account.
- Verifiable address and next of kin or guarantor may be required.
- No need for CAC registration in many cases (so informal traders qualify).
How It Works / Process
- Application period is ongoing (often Oct to Dec).
- Applicants fill an online form with personal and business details.
- After verification, shortlisted individuals are contacted for disbursement or further screening.
- Payments are credited directly to beneficiary accounts.