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| APPLY: 2021 Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Project Farmtitude For Agripreneurs |
Project FARMTITUDE is an initiative of the 2021 fellows of the U.S. Consulate General, Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI), Lagos.
The project is aimed at empowering youths in the Ikorodu Local government area of Lagos with the knowledge, skills and resources required to start small scale crop production businesses while maximizing the value chain.
Project FARMTITUDE provides selected youth with the knowledge, skills, tools, and network to start and build sustainable and scalable crop-based agricultural enterprises.
Summary
Host: U.S. Consulate General
Category: Training | Fellowships
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Reward: Grant | Business and Farm tool kits
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Details
These participants will work in groups, have access to demonstration farms, provided with start up kits and be exposed to a range of partners within the agriculture value chain.
At the end of this project, participants would be supported to develop business plans, register their businesses, equipped with basic business and farm kits, connected to market, and seed fund would be provided to outstanding youth.
Requirements
In order to be eligible to apply for the program, applicants must:
Either running a farm business or have access to a space to start one
Between the age of 18 – 30 years (Women and people with disabilities are strongly advised to register)
Residing in Ikorodu LGA of Lagos or consider the location very accessible
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
Reward
Seed fund to start a small-scale agricultural enterprise
Business and Farm tool kits
Personal and Business Leadership Trainings
Hands-on farm practice
Access to online agricultural marketplace
Coaching and mentoring from industry experts
Partnerships and Networking
Selection Criteria
A demonstrated knowledge and passion in starting a business within the agricultural sector
Ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others
Proven record in leadership and/or civic engagement
Strong communication skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should use the link below to apply
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