NGO unveils $300,000 grant for women entrepreneurs

By Sonia Odigie AGRA, a non governmental organization powering women entrepreneurship in the agric value chain has unveiled $300,000 grant for women in Nigeria and other countries across the African continent. The unveiling was announed ag the International Women’s Day Celebration with the theme “Accelerating Action: For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” while […]

By Sonia Odigie

AGRA, a non governmental organization powering women entrepreneurship in the agric value chain has unveiled $300,000 grant for women in Nigeria and other countries across the African continent.

The unveiling was announed ag the International Women’s Day Celebration with the theme “Accelerating Action: For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” while focusing on trade and access to markets for women in agribusiness.

AGRA stated that “It has officially launched the call for applications for the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). WAYA is a prestigious award scheme that recognizes female agripreneurs demonstrating remarkable Innovation and business excellence in agricultural value chains. The awards not only celebrate their remarkable achievements but also reward them with grants of up to $300,000.

“To be eligible, businesses must operate within an agricultural or agribusiness value chain, be legally registered in an African Union country, and be at least 51% owned and managed by women who are citizens of one of the 55 African countries,” the statement explained

AGRA’s Director for Gender, Youth, and Inclusiveness, Ms. Nana Amoah said, “We received over 1,500 applications from women across 42 African countries in 2024. As we open the awards again this year, we expect to receive at least 500 applications in each category and continue our efforts to honor the unrelentless efforts, creative ideas, and outstanding leadership by women in the agri-food sector”.