Grant Writing Training in Nigeria: Win Funding for Your NGO

Grant writing is a learnable skill, and one of the highest-leverage skills any NGO founder or programme manager in Nigeria can build. This hub brings together our grant proposal template, our seminar recap on fundraising, and the Grant & Proposal Writing programme that trains you to write proposals donors actually fund.

What you'll learn

The proposal structure institutional donors expect, from executive summary to budget narrative
How to match a donor's priorities before you write a single line
How to build a realistic, defensible budget
How to diversify funding beyond grants: individuals, corporates, earned income
How to build the follow-up systems that turn 'no' into 'not yet'

Free resources on this topic

Practical guides and templates you can use today. No email wall.

Template

Grant Proposal Writing Template

A simple, donor-ready grant proposal template with guidance for each section, from executive summary to budget.

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Seminar Recap

Funding & Resource Mobilization Seminar Recap

Key takeaways from TFT-TSH's standalone seminar on attracting funding, mobilizing resources, and building partnerships.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a career out of grant writing in Nigeria?+

Yes. Experienced grant writers work in-house at NGOs, as freelance consultants for multiple organisations, or as remote consultants for international NGOs. Rates range from ₦150,000 to ₦1,500,000+ per proposal, depending on scope.

What's the difference between fundraising and grant writing?+

Grant writing is one channel, proposals to foundations, government, and multilaterals. Fundraising is broader, it also covers individual giving, corporate partnerships, events, and earned income. Both matter.

How long does the grant writing training take?+

Three to four weeks of cohort training, plus post-training mentorship. Graduates leave with a real proposal draft and a system for future applications.

Turn grant writing into a real skill

Join Mastering Fundraising & Grant Proposal Writing for NGOs. Learn from practitioners who have raised and managed grants for Nigerian and international organisations.