In this article, we will be showing step by step guide on how to apply for the 2021 General MSME Grant & the Guaranteed Offtake Stimulus Scheme by the federal government of Nigeria.
The Guaranteed Offtake Stimulus Scheme
The Guaranteed Offtake Stimulus Scheme is aimed at protecting and sustaining the incomes of vulnerable Micro and Small Enterprises by guaranteeing the offtake of their products. A total of 100,000 Micro and Small Enterprises are to benefit from the scheme. The total target national number of beneficiaries is 100,000 (Lagos 3,880, Kano 3,280, Abia 3,080 while other States will each have 2,640 beneficiaries).
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The Steering Committee of the MSMEs Survival Fund and Guaranteed Off-take Stimulus Scheme chaired by the Honorable Minister of State (Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment), Ambassador Mariam Y. Katagum, wishes to announce the commencement of the Guaranteed Off-take Stimulus Scheme and the MSME Grant portal opening from the 9th February 2021.
The Qualification Criteria for the Scheme are as follows:
- Applicant must have at least 2 staff members.
- Applicants must be a Nigerian National
- Applicant must be ready to produce under NAFDAC and SON specifications
- Applicant must have a verifiable BVN and Bank account number
- Also, applicant must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with at least a business name.
The General MSME Grant
The General MSME Grant is a one-off grant of ₦50,000 that will be given to each qualified MSME as a direct cash injection into their enterprise. The total number of beneficiaries in this track is 100,000 spread across the States.
All potential beneficiaries must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be a Nigerian national
- Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with at least a Business Name certificate
- All applicants must have a verifiable BVN and Bank account number.
How to Apply
To apply for this scheme kindly visit: www.survivalfund.gov.ng
Please note that the General MSME Grant & the Guaranteed Offtake Stimulus Scheme Application registration is ABSOLUTELY FREE. Do not pay anymore to anyone.