1st July, 2014 - Application OPENS for SME Support Scheme
31st July, 2014 - Application CLOSES for SME Support Scheme
31st August , 2014 - SME Support Scheme Ends
Applicants will be evaluated based on applicant business summary or proposal submitted.
PLEASE NOTE:
Youth Empowerment Nigeria (YEN) SME LOAN SCHEME
The attention of the general public, Youth Empowerment Nigeria members, all affiliate NGOS of Youth Empowerment Nigeria are welcome to partake in YEN SME Support initiative through offering of Loans with no collateral and grants to intending young business men and women. YEN is partnering with Microfinance banks and SME Agencies in Nigeria to offer loans to prospective participants. Interest FREE loans will be given to all YEN members and affiliate NGO’s.
GRANTS CATEGORIES (16years - 21years)
SCHEME A #100,000
SCHEME B #50,000
LOANS CATEGORIES (21years - 45years)
SCHEME A #300,000
SCHEME B #200,000
SCHEME C #100,000
SCHEME D #50,000
All loan categories attracts a nominal Interest rate of
5% for 3months
7% for 6months
9% for 9months
11% for 12months.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16-21 years for grant and 21-45 years for loan
Must be an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur
Must have a business Initiative
Must be resident in Nigeria at the time of this application
Youth Empowerment Nigeria (YEN) SME LOAN SCHEME
The attention of the general public, Youth Empowerment Nigeria members, all affiliate NGOS of Youth Empowerment Nigeria are welcome to partake in YEN SME Support initiative through offering of Loans with no collateral and grants to intending young business men and women. YEN is partnering with Microfinance banks and SME Agencies in Nigeria to offer loans to prospective participants. Interest FREE loans will be given to all YEN members and affiliate NGO’s.
GRANTS CATEGORIES (16years - 21years)
SCHEME A #100,000
SCHEME B #50,000
LOANS CATEGORIES (21years - 45years)
SCHEME A #300,000
SCHEME B #200,000
SCHEME C #100,000
SCHEME D #50,000
All loan categories attracts a nominal Interest rate of
5% for 3months
7% for 6months
9% for 9months
11% for 12months.