Nigeria Impact Startup Relief Facility (NISRF) is an emergency facility designed by a consortium of funding partners to disburse grants to a significant number of existing post-MVP stage high-growth startups who create impact so they remain viable during the COVID-19 crisis. NISRF is designed to support grant applicants for a period of 6 months whose businesses/activities are either being adversely affected or modified in response to COVID-19.

You can access between $5,000 to $20,000.

Yes, funding received from the NISRF is 100% equity-free.

You can get access to $5,000 - $20,000 funding for your startup, business advisory, and a chance to make a real impact.

We are currently accepting applications from post-MVP revenue-generating startups who are tackling an urgent social problem, can demonstrate solid financial health prior to the onset of COVID-19 (USD 60K ARR - 12 months period minimum) and can demonstrate that (up to) USD 20K will enable them to withstand a 6-month disruption. Please refer to the selection criteria above.

If your startup falls in any of these sectors, then you’re eligible to apply - Agriculture, Critical Infrastructure, Financial Services, Health Care, Education, and with initiatives that target the informal sector.

The Nigeria Impact Startup Relief Facility (NISRF) is expected to last over a period of six months.

Application closes on the 7th of September 2020