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All On- A1 Power Solar Home Systems Project The proposed project is SOLAR COOLING SOLUTIONS AND SOLAR HOME SYSTEM primarily in conjunction with the Lagos State Fishermen Cooperative . The cooling solution is to be sited in Magbon/Orimedu Community of Ibeju Lekki LGA of Lagos State. The community is a significant fishing hub in the area where about 400 male fishermen and about 600 female seafood produce traders regularly congregate to transact business. The focal problem is significant post-harvest losses primarily due to the absence of proper cold storage which remains a serious gap for many fishing communities. The solution shall provide access to energy for both domestic and productive use, reduce the wastage and cost of doing business for agricultural producers, processors, and sellers.
Ginger Processing Project The project funds will be used to construct a ginger storage facility; purchase and distribute agricultural inputs; provide working capital for fresh ginger; and procure a tractor; truck; and ginger processing equipment.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - Crispvision Ventures LTD- Eye Test Kits We shall provide comprehensive eye examination, home eye test kit, survival eye test kit and eye test kit-Combo pack. We shall go on outreaches to underserved communities and conduct capacity building workshops for community health workers on eye care.
All On - Ceesolar Solar Mini-grid Project The project is a solar mini-grid system (20kW/43kWh) to be constructed at Abaribara in Egup-Ipa District in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River state. The community is an off-grid community with no access to clean and affordable energy for daily use. The major impact of this project is increased access to sustainable energy to a population in the Nigerian Delta region.
Special - She Works Here SWOB Grant Facility SME.NG Nigerias Impact Investment Platform has designed the SME.NG Women-Owned Business (SWOB) Grant Facility as a direct response to the adverse impact of COVID-19 on women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The goal of the facility is to provide intervention grants to micro and small businesses that are in survival mode to ensure that they recover from the effects of the pandemic. Based on the findings of survey of carried out by SME.NG, the Federal Ministry for Womens Affairs and NACCIMA, the facility will support these businesses in the core areas they expressed challenges such as replenishing stock, establishing supply chains, paying/retaining staff and exploring new revenue streams. Priority will be given to women entrepreneurs in the agri-business, light manufacturing (PPE) and healthcare sectors.
Lagos State Employment Trust (LSETF): Mercdees Pattern Making and Garment Construction Project The purpose of this Project is to provide skills training and create employment opportunities in the fashion sector for youth in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Sosai Solar Mini-Grid and Tunnel Dryers Project Sosai will isntall 10kW Solar Powered Micro Grids for the Baawa and Kadabo communities in Makarfi Local Government of Kaduna State as well as solar kiosks and tunnel dryers for agricultural drying.
DDI 2019-2020 CA This cooperative agreement between USADF and Diamond Development Initiatives allows for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of USADF's programmatic activities in Nigeria. Funds are used to pay staff salaries, program monitoring expenses, office and vehicle expenses, annual auditing, capacity building, and other small administrative items.
Badawa Kutashi Kunema Women Capacity Development Project BKKFMCS provides economic and social development services to 50 women, most of whom are widows, in the city of Kano in northern Nigeria.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) - : Oriki Beauty and Wellness Skills Entrepreneurship Hub The purpose of this Project is to provide a co-working space, training, and business incubator center for spa and wellness service entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Program FY2023 Year #1 Region#3 Diamond Development Initiatives will act as the point of contact with the selected entrepreneurs of the USADF partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support Entrepreneurs Validation, Confirmation, Surveys Deployment, Reporting and project implementation of selected entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.
Groundnut Oil Project This proposed project will provide a five-year ADF grant to support expansion of MAOMMCS operations.
Akpabuyo Harmony Ladies Multipurpose Cooperative Society (AHLMCS) The project funds will be used to purchase processing equipment, inputs and trainings needed to develop capacity in palm oil production. Members will be trained in modern palm oil processing practices, and will receive a series of trainings to build the capacity of the cooperatives business management and financial management.
YALI - Akhimien - MOBicure Per capita,Nigeriahas the worlds 2nd highest mortality rate for new mothers, infants, and children under the age of 5. That is why Charles is developing MOBicure, using SMS text and voice recognition technology and a mobile platform to provide women with life-saving health data and monitoring, allowing them to access time-sensitive information 24/7.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | Sustainable Waste Upcycling Project The African Creative Sustainable Synergy Hub aims to help start up 2,000 backyard gardens by 2021 by creating Sustainable EcoHome garden which will create organic food supplies that will fight against food shortage, grow organic and minerals rich crops that is hygienic to their health and reduce their expenses on foods, thereby increasing their savings. The organization has trained youths and widows using our 5Rs and U, reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse, repair and upcycle. Their belief is that if everyone can do the 5Rs&U, then a Sustainable World Without Waste is achievable.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) - -Imperial Digital Service Skills Project Imperial Education services (IES) is proposing to train 400 unemployed Lagos residents as DSSPs (Digital Solution Service Providers) for data enrollment, biometric identification, digital literacy and financial inclusion.
African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs - - RENO EMCORE PROJECT Reno Emcore's proposal focuses on the production of quality soybean and groundnut oil. The project will also use the soybean and groundnut cake from the cooking oil production for animal feed production. The project will be located in Jos, Plateau State.
Yeyock Sab-Zuro Women Ginger Farmers Capacity Building Project Yeyock Sab-Zuro Women Ginger Farmers Cooperative Society has seventy-five low-income ginger farmer members in Kaduna State.
African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs (ARIE)-Nuts About Cakes Project The proposed project will focus on producing and selling cakes and pastries at affordable prices. The project will be located in Lagos, Nigeria.
USADF WACA Regional Energy Advisor - YR 2 The West and Central Africa (WACA) Regional Energy Advisor position will support the WACA energy portfolio. Activities include project identification, due diligence, pipeline development, monitoring, evaluation, project support, as well as post-grant monitoring and reporting.
Auxano Solar Power Project The amount of the award is $50,000 in USADF grant funding and the purpose is to expand Auxanos solar assembly plants processing capacity from 1.2 MW to 3 MW per year (up to 100 panels per day or 11-12,000 panels per year).
Special- ElevateHER Women's Technological Empowerment This grant will be used by ImpactHER to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on African women-owned businesses by (i) converting non-technologically enabled businesses to technologically enabled businesses, (ii) connecting female entrepreneurs to capital to help scale their businesses, and (iii) providing world-class entrepreneurship training and business mentorship.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | COTTON LOOPS Fashion Manufacturing Expansion 598 beneficiaries, 541 women. Bloupe Adebiyi, through her company Cotton Loops, seeks to increase employment in Nigeria and expand production of womenswear through the construction of increased factory space, purchase of manufacturing equipment and raw materials fabric, training to high school girls in clothing manufacturing, business software installation, social media marketing, transportation, and staffing salary costs. The increased production capacity will improve MOBAs sales revenue, improve the livelihoods of Adebiyis seven employees, and increase her customers access to high-fashion local womenswear.
Maje Milk Producers Capacity Development Project MMPCS sells raw milk to the Kaduna Federation of Milk Producers Cooperative Associations
Builder's of Africa's Future (BAF) --Crib A' Glow Project Crib A'glow addresses the critical problem of neonatal jaundice in underserved regions of Nigeria and Africa, where access to healthcare resources is limited.
All On - Vesselnet Solar Mini-grid project This award of $25,000 is part of USADF's partnership with All-On. This grant to Vesselnet is for the construction of a 40kw mini grid in Ondo State.
Vibrant Bekwarra Youth Cassava Processing Capacity Development The members of VBYMCS cultivate cassava on individual plots and collectively on the Cooperatives farm in Bekwarra LGA, Cross River State.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)- Preventive Healthcare Customer Service & Quality Management Training Project With the arrival of the novel coronavirus, USADF and Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) collaborated to conduct a Request for Proposals focused on healthcare services, infection control and san
Chamber of Commerce (COC) Healthbotics Mobile Oxygen Bank Project This project aims to improve hospital capacity and patient survival rates by improving access to medical oxygen.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) - Decke Academy Vocational Skills Project Decke Vocational Academy Limited is proposing to deliver competence and employability trainings to 320 unemployed Lagos state residents who will subsequently be placed on specific projects after the training. The objective of the program is to provide hands-on practical skills to expose beneficiaries to the right skills needed in the industry. At the end of the training, beneficiaries will be adequately equipped with life skills to help them define their vision of a purposeful life. If selected, the company plans to train beneficiaries in four trades: Masonry, Electrical wiring and installation, Plumbing & pipe fitting and painting & decorative works.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - All-Grow Agro Allied Ltd. Oladeji Adedayo Mary's busines, All-Grow Agro Allied Lts. will produce and sell organic neem-based fertilizer to farmers.
Lagos State Employment Trust (LSETF)- Nerdzfactory Graphics and Product Design Training The Graphics Design and Product Design Training program will equip participants with skills in graphics design, product design, soft skills and entrepreneurship skills.
All On- Solarmate Solar Homes System Project The project seeks to provide useful power for artisans and semi-skilled persons who work more during the day using petrol generators to provide for the power needs. The plan is to pilot with 130 complete packages including 800Wp solar panels, 1000W inverter, 30A charge controller, 100Ah batteries and control and protection devices.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) - - FSD Solar/Electrical Project 2 Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy seeks to train 290 youths in Construction (Electrical Installations, Refrigeration & AC, Renewable Energy) skills.
Cassava Processing Capacity Building Project Cassava Processing Capacity Building Project
Builder's of Africa's Future (BAF) --Women Recyclers Economic Initiative Women Recyclers Empowerment Initiative (WREI), addresses the issues of unemployment and poverty by providing 300 women access to jobs as local recyclers. The job is self-paced, requires no skill or education background, and reduces the cultural and religious constraints that limit some women from seeking employment, especially from male employers.
Chamber of Commerce (COC) VALLEY BEE HONEYBEE FARMING PROJECT The purpose of the Valley Bee Project is to provide smart hives and mobile beekeeping platforms to local smallholder beekeepers in the Northern Nigeria for improved apiaries, better yields, and positive impact on their livelihoods.
Kachia All Farmers Rice Processing Expansion Project The project funds will be used to enable KAFCU to expand its operations by constructing a storage facility; purchasing a tractor; acquiring a vehicle to transport raw materials to the storage facilityand finished milled rice to market and install a dryer; destonerand steamers to process rice.
Lagos State Employment Trust (LSETF): DEEP PROFESSIONAL CLEANING, HYDRO DIPPING-IMMERSION PRINTING, AND WASTE ECONOMY AND RECYCLING ICEHD seeks to train 370 youths in Services (Deep Professional Cleaning, Hydro Dipping-Immersion Printing and Waste Economy & Recycling) Skills.
Lagos State Employment Trust (LSETF)- Agent Banking Skills Project This is a job creation program with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)). Approximately 600 youth will be trained as banking agents to support financial in
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) - : ADL Teacher Training and Solar Panel Installation This grant is funding a teacher training and solar panel installation training under the Lagos State Employment Trust program.
Unguwa Uku Women Rice Processing Capacity Building Project The project includes a capacity building component in which members would be trained on modern rice production and processing in addition to business management and organizational skills. The Cooperative will produce rice on a 10ha farmland in addition to the 10ha to be produced by members. The Cooperative will also establish 2-ton capacity rice processing and milling facility.
All On- Ashdam Mini-Grid Project 2020 All-On Grantee will use a $25k FAA as part of its overall project budget to construct and install 56kWp mini grid and construction of improved/energy efficient smoking arena within a specified perimeter of the rural community of Ajemitale in Odo Nla community, Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, a rural community in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
Etumakoh Multipurpose Cooperative Society (EMCS) The project funds will be used to provide training in financial and business management and governance, provide training on modern palm oil processing practices, purchase palm oil processing equipment and agriculture inputs.
African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs - - SILOAN MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT Siloan Medical Center's proposed project focuses on providing lower to middle income households with quality and affordable healthcare services. The proposed project will utilize different platforms, including telemedicine to provide health services to communities in Ejigbo, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Special - Future of Learning Fund The purpose of this grant is to enable Street Capital to establish a special investment fund, the Future of Learning Fund, that will provide early-stage capital and strategic support to new models of education and learning with ultimate goal of improved learning and employment outcomes.
Solar PV Mini-Grid and Energy Storage System for Ibaragun Community Our value proposition is centered on the provision of solar based minigrid of 2.4MWp combined capacity. The project will provide electricity access to over 120,000 customers via 16,069 metered connections To maintain its long-term sustainability, the microgrid will be operated using a pay-as-you-go prepayment metering technology platform
Kachia All Farmers Cooperative Union Rice Capacity Building Project KAFCU is an umbrella organization of 17 cooperatives in Kachia, Kaduna State. KAFCU processes members rice for sale as seed and milled table rice.
Kebbi - Tondi-Gada Women Rice Production and Processing Project Sector: Rice Beneficiaries: 220 (98 women) Description: .The grant will enable TGWMCA and its member farmers to produce 200ha of paddy (FARO 44 and FARO 46). The trainings and technical support to be provided through the grant will enable achievement of optimal yields from the farms. Paddy will be produced both under rain-fed and dry seasons conditions through irrigation. Paddy harvested will be packaged and bulked in the warehouse to be constructed under the proposed project. The bulked produce will be marketed to large scale commercial rice mills and other off-takers located in the project area. In addition, TGWMCA will establish two demonstration farms which will serve as farmer field schools where members will be trained on rice production good agronomic practices (GAP).
Jidda Fadama Farmers Sorghum Capacity Building The Cooperatives members cultivate sorghum on small individual plots and on a three hectare demonstration plot.
Solar PV Mini-Grid Project for Two Rural Communities in Ondo State The proposed project involves the development of 2 Solar mini-grid projects with a backup generator to serve in achieving a total of about 963 connections. Our core activities will also include a massive upgrade of the distribution networks in the community to meet NERC standards (spanning over 12kM) one of which is an expansion of an existing USADF-funded pilot, and the other new development. We have almost completed the project preparation for the sites
All On- Alabaster Solar Refrigeration Project Alabaster seeks to solve the problem of post harvest loss by rural fruit farmers which currently stands at over 50% through the provision of access to off-grid power for refrigeration thereby improving the shelf life of their produce significantly.
Anguwar Akawu Sorghum Enterprise Expansion Project After a successfully completed capacity building project, this project is an expansion project so the grantee can increase their production of sorghum for sale.
African Resilience Initiative for Entrepreneurs (ARIE)-Prado Power Project Prado Power's proposed project focuses on using renewable energy mini-grids to improve energy access in rural communities in Abuja, Nigeria.
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | AUTOEASE Women Training and Mentorship Project AutoEase is a fast rising automotive company engaged in auto refurbishment (panel beating, auto painting, upholstery, auto detailing, etc.) The company is expanding its line of business from solely auto-service provision to training and mentorship. Their goal through this project is to train people in the skill set for auto refurbishment to build their capacity and equip them with the tools required to engage in the world of entrepreneurship. The company is currently providing training in technical skills, emotional and financial intelligence and wishes to run a women-focused program around empowerment and mentorship.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)-Eureka Energy Solutions for SMEs and Rural Dwellers This 2019/20 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) grant is being made to a young entrepreneur to expand on a portable solar energy system and bring their newest version to market.
Rigasa Progressive Groundnut Oil Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to develop the cooperatives internal capacity in business management; financial management and technical groundnut oil production and establish a small modern groundnut oil processing facility.
Creative Hands Braille and Handicraft Capacity Building Project Creative Hands Braille and Handicraft Capacity Building Project
ICE Commercial Solar Power-As-a-Service Project Sector: Solar. Description: with the support of USADF, ICE Commercial Utilities will deploy several medium-sized standalone solar systems of 8 kW to sell electricity to small businesses at seven sites in two states of the Niger Delta.
Anguwar Akawu Sorghum Capacity Building Project AAMCS is an organization wholly owned by a group of small-scale low-income sorghum producers in Kaduna State.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund - -Mercdees Pattern Making and Garment Construction MercDees Ventures is a unique professional Fashion Hub established in 2016 by DejiAyodele Oluwatoyin Deji-Ayodele. The company is a tailoring service that also provides training and development, to protential fashion entrepreneurs. The project will train professional sewing machine operators in industrial sewing techniques, pattern drafting and fashion illustration. Mercdees Ventures will place trainees in paid internships upon completion.
Anguwar Sarki Dorayi EEI The project funds will be used to enable INDKLFCS to expand operations by increasing thehectares under cultivation; establishing a revolving loan fund for members to purchase inputs; constructing a warehouse; purchasing a tractor; acquiring two additional threshing machines; and purchasing a pick-up truck to convey raw materials and its products to market.
Bayelsa Gardenia Farmers Capacity Building Project Bayelsa Gardenia Farmers Capacity Building Project
Ikara Noma Sorghum Farmers Expansion Project The project funds will be used to enable INDKLFCS to expand operations by increasing thehectares under cultivation; establishing a revolving loan fund for members to purchase inputs; constructing a warehouse; purchasing a tractor; acquiring two additional threshing machines; and purchasing a pick-up truck to convey raw materials and its products to market.
Auxano Solar Power Follow-On Project This project aims to support the completion and commissioning of a new 100MW Automatic solar PV manufacturing plant, after which the grantee will focus on training and development and job creation.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - Cato Food and Agro Allied Global Concepts- Cassava This grant will be used to introduce and expand a new bio-fortified (Vitamin A) variety of cassava to Nigeria markets. Beginning with 600 farmers, Cato Foods aims to increase nutritional outcomes, especially among pregnant women, in rural Nigeria.
Acadmey for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) - Readland Digital Learning Hub and Digital Literacy App We will impact 200 children in Lagos State directly as we train them on Digital Skills (Certificate Course in Coding and Programming) and Literacy Skills (Certificate Courses in Soft Skills).
TAGE Cold Storage Off-Grid Energy Challenge Grant TAGE Cold Storage Off-Grid Energy Challenge Grant
Ayenajeyi Dutse Rice Production and Processing Capacity Building Project This grant for ADMCS, a local rice farming cooperative, will address identified issues such as low outputs, high wastage, and poor economic returns by providing funds for cooperative level management, financial, and organizational trainings as well as seed capital to establish a rice processing and milling facility.
Lagos State Employment Trust Fund - -Spa and Medical Aesthetics Assistant Training Dr. Therapy Beauty Clinic and Spa Ltd aims to create a pipeline of trained professionals in the beauty industry. The project will train 5 cohorts of 90 trainees each year and upon successful completion, will place trainees in 3 month paid internships.
Youth - RLC - Josult Oil Processing Josult Oil Processing Company will offer a quick, easy and stress free method to extract palm oil for smallholder farmers and also market the products for the farmers.
Abadani Cassava Processing Capacity Building Project The Cooperative will establish a cassava processing facility, which will use standard cassava processing machinery capable of producing fine grain garri and starch.
Entric Community Microgrid project Sector: Solar.Summary: With the support of USADF, Entric Power Systems will install a solar-powered mini-grid to distribute and sell electricity to residents of Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The 30-kilowatt system will provide electricity for commercial, social and residential activities benefitting residents who have never had access to electricity.
Oru Ugbo Wu-Eze Cassava Processing Capacity Development Project The members of OUWFMCS cultivate cassava on individual plots and collectively on the Cooperatives farm in Oka LGA, Delta State.