Resource Grant for Early-Stage Social Innovators and NGOs

What’s the Resource Grant?

Need resources to accelerate your impact? The Resource Grant is here to support early-stage social innovators and NGOs with the tools, technology, talent, and equipment they need to grow and thrive.

What’s the Resource Grant?

The Resource Grant offers between 250,000 to 500 000 Naira to early-stage social innovators and NGOs, enabling them to acquire crucial resources like human talent, technology, knowledge, equipment, or business support. This grant helps you purchase what you need to take your impact to the next level

Who Can Apply?

  • Early-stage social enterprises
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • African-based innovators with a mission to drive positive social change

All applicants must be active members of our learning community and provide evidence of their participation in training and engagement activities within the community.

How It Works:

  1. Eligibility: Confirm your eligibility by providing proof of learning or engagement at ASEW.
  2. Apply: Tell us what resources you need and how they’ll help you amplify your impact.
  3. Get Selected: Our team reviews applications based on need and potential for change.
  4. Resource Template: Fill out our template to provide detailed information about your proposed resource requirements.
  5. Grant Access: If selected, you’ll receive up to 500,000 Naira to directly acquire the essential resources for your initiative.
  6. Become an ambassador: Give back by sharing your feedback with us and your story with others impact-oriented organizations across Africa.

Apply Now!

Take advantage of this opportunity—apply for the Resource Grant and secure the resources that will drive your mission forward and sustain your impact. Stay tuned for application dates or sign up for notifications.

Upcoming Events

Wed
5
February 5, 2025 @ 2:00PM

Navigating income generation and impact – a founder’s story

Online - Zoom
Balancing income generation and impact initiatives is crucial for the sustained success of social enterprises. The experiences of founders navigating this complex interplay can be a valuable source of inspiration and learning for those who aspire to become social entrepreneurs.
Sat
25
January 25, 2025 @ 10:00AM

Understanding the business of marketing and selling

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Effective marketing helps social enterprises raise awareness about their mission, values, and the positive impact they create. It ensures that their community and potential supporters are aware of the social enterprise's goals and how they contribute to a better world.
Fri
24
January 24, 2025 @ 1:00PM

Developing a financial plan for your social enterprise

Physical Meeting
Financial planning is the process of outlining how an organization will manage its financial resources to achieve its goals and objectives. For social enterprises, financial planning is crucial for allocating financial resources efficiently to support their social mission.
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22
January 22, 2025 @ 1:00PM

Sustaining Impact Summit Drive Rally

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Resource Grant for Early-Stage Social Innovators and NGOs

What’s the Resource Grant?

Need resources to accelerate your impact? The Resource Grant is here to support early-stage social innovators and NGOs with the tools, technology, talent, and equipment they need to grow and thrive.

What’s the Resource Grant?

The Resource Grant offers between 250,000 to 500 000 Naira to early-stage social innovators and NGOs, enabling them to acquire crucial resources like human talent, technology, knowledge, equipment, or business support. This grant helps you purchase what you need to take your impact to the next level

Who Can Apply?

  • Early-stage social enterprises
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • African-based innovators with a mission to drive positive social change

All applicants must be active members of our learning community and provide evidence of their participation in training and engagement activities within the community.

How It Works:

  1. Eligibility: Confirm your eligibility by providing proof of learning or engagement at ASEW.
  2. Apply: Tell us what resources you need and how they’ll help you amplify your impact.
  3. Get Selected: Our team reviews applications based on need and potential for change.
  4. Resource Template: Fill out our template to provide detailed information about your proposed resource requirements.
  5. Grant Access: If selected, you’ll receive up to 500,000 Naira to directly acquire the essential resources for your initiative.
  6. Become an ambassador: Give back by sharing your feedback with us and your story with others impact-oriented organizations across Africa.

Apply Now!

Take advantage of this opportunity—apply for the Resource Grant and secure the resources that will drive your mission forward and sustain your impact. Stay tuned for application dates or sign up for notifications.

MentorME

Empowering Early-Stage Social Entrepreneurs and NGOs

MentorME is a comprehensive mentoring program designed to provide emerging social entrepreneurs and NGOs with the guidance, expertise, and support needed to diversify their income and sustain their impact in their communities.

The program connects early-stage social entrepreneurs and NGOs with experienced mentors who have a wealth of knowledge in social impact, business management, fundraising, and more. MentorME  is dedicated to offering tailored guidance, resources, and practical support to help mentees incorporate diverse income-generating strategies into their impact work while effectively addressing the challenges involved.

Program Highlights

  • One-on-One Mentoring Sessions: Mentees will be matched with experienced mentors who understand the specific challenges they face. Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds in social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, impact investing, marketing, and business development and management.
  • Goal-Oriented Guidance: The mentoring process is structured around helping mentees define clear goals and outcomes. Whether it’s building a sustainable business model, securing funding, or improving operational efficiency, each mentoring relationship focuses on tangible, actionable results.
  • Access to Expertise: Mentees benefit from the collective expertise of seasoned entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and impact investors.
  • Tailored Support: Whether you are an early-stage entrepreneur launching your first product or an NGO leader building organizational capacity to attract alternative resources, MentorME ensures that your needs are addressed with personalized guidance that meets your stage of growth.

Who Should Join?

  • Early-Stage Social Entrepreneurs: If you are in the early stages of launching a social enterprise and need guidance on how to get started, launch a new product, or secure funding, MentorME can provide the direction you need.
  • NGOs and Nonprofits: If you’re leading a social organization and need help with starting an enterprise, understanding business, fundraising, and alternative funding sources such as crowdfunding, consider signing up for MentorME.
  • Aspiring Social Innovators: Whether you’re working on a new social venture or trying to take your NGO to the next level, our mentors will help you rethink and refine your strategy and ensure that you consider diverse income streams that aligns with your impact work.

How Does It Work?

  1. Apply to Join: Fill out our online application to share your needs, goals, and challenges. We’ll match you with the best-fit mentor based on your stage of development, industry, and goals.
  2. Meet Your Mentor: Once matched, you’ll begin your mentoring relationship. You and your mentor will establish clear goals, expectations, and timelines for your engagement.
  3. Ongoing Support: The mentoring relationship lasts for a fixed period, with regular check-ins and ongoing communication. Your mentor will help you tackle challenges, refine your strategy, and guide you through key decision-making processes.
  4. Continuous Growth: Throughout the program, you will be given access to resources, networking events, and additional learning opportunities to enhance your journey.

Program Format

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Mode of Engagement: Fully virtual
  • Frequency: Monthly meetings (adjustable based on mentor and mentee preferences)
  • Inclusive and Flexible: Our program is designed to be flexible, accommodating busy schedules and diverse locations.

Why Choose MentorME?

  • Expert Mentors: Our mentors are carefully selected for their deep expertise in social entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, impact investing, fundraising, and business development.
  • Scalable Support: We understand the unique challenges of early-stage ventures to sustain their impact. That’s why we focus on helping you consider a cocktail of income streams to help you build resilience and a solid foundation to scale your impact sustainably.
  • Focus on Actionable Outcomes: Every mentoring session is designed to deliver practical advice and actionable steps that you can implement right away to drive progress.

Join MentorME Today

Apply for MentorME today and start benefiting from the guidance and support you need to achieve long-term success.

Join Our Learning Community

Gain knowledge, skills, and resources you need to create
sustainable change in Africa.

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in Africa? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, supportive network of social innovators working towards Africa’s sustainable development? Join ASEW’s Learning Community today and gain the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to create sustainable change in Africa.

What’s In It for You?

By joining our Learning Community, you’ll:

  • Enhance Your Skills: Learn from experts, refine your strategies, and gain practical knowledge that you can apply directly to your social enterprise or project.
  • Boost Your Impact: Get the tools, connections, and resources you need to make a bigger difference in your community and beyond.
  • Qualify for our Resource grant and MentorME programs: Get the evidence you need for a chance to be considered in the annual Resource grant cycle and our quarterly MentorME program.
  • Grow Your Network: Build relationships with other social innovators and NGOs, experts, and potential partners who can support your mission and vision.

How to Join?

  1. Sign Up: Register to become part of our Learning Community.
  2. Get Access: Receive exclusive invitations to our events, workshops, and resources.
  3. Engage & Grow: Participate actively in discussions, share ideas, and apply what you learn to your projects.

Join hundreds of other organizations here looking to create and sustain their impact in Africa and beyond. Sign up here.

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