Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2025: Apply Now for ₦10,000 – ₦100,000 Business Funding

The Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2025 is now open for applications. This community-driven initiative is designed to help Nigerians start or expand small-scale businesses by providing seed capital between ₦10,000 and ₦100,000.
Whether you sell goods, provide services, or need extra capital to boost your existing trade, this grant is easy to access with minimal documentation and no business registration required.

Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to all Nigerians aged 18 to 55 who are either aspiring entrepreneurs or already running a small business. You can apply with or without a CAC business registration certificate.
Benefits of the Grant
Start your own small business without heavy financial burden
Expand your existing petty trade or service
Access seed funding without collateral
No complex registration process
Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
Be aged 18–55 years
Be an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur
Own or have a business idea
Have a valid ID (National ID, Voter’s Card, Driver’s License, or International Passport)
Provide a contact person’s details
Have a verifiable residential address
Have a valid 10-digit bank account
Reside in Nigeria
Fill and submit the online application form
Key Dates
Application Opens: 1 June 2025
Application Closes: 31 August 2025
Disbursement Ends: 30 September 2025
How to Apply
Follow these steps to register for the Petty Traders Grant Support Programme 2025:
Register Your Interest – Submit your personal and business details. Click here to apply now

Fill the Form Carefully – Double-check your details before submission to avoid disqualification. Do not apply twice.

Wait for Verification – Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will be contacted, and shortlisted names will be published on the official page.

Other Upcoming Categories
Mini Entrepreneur Grant: ₦100,000 – ₦300,000 (Coming Soon)
Scale-Up Entrepreneur Grant: ₦300,000 – ₦1,000,000 (Coming Soon)
Growth Entrepreneur Grant: ₦1,000,000 – ₦2,000,000 (Coming Soon)
FAQs

1. Who can apply for the Petty Traders Grant Support Programme?
   Any Nigerian aged 18–55, living in Nigeria, with or without a registered business.
2. Do I need CAC registration to apply?
   No, CAC registration is not required, but you can still apply if you have it.
3. How much funding can I get?
   You can receive between ₦10,000 and ₦100,000 depending on your application.
4. Is the grant repayable?
   No, this is a support grant, not a loan.
5. How do I apply?
   Apply via the official portal here: Petty Traders Grant Application Form