GET Compass SME Grant Opens Applications, Offers Up to ₦2 Million Funding for Nigerian Businesses

Nigerian entrepreneurs can now apply for the GET Compass SME Grant 2026, a business support programme created by the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) to help young businesses access funding and expert guidance.

The initiative is aimed at supporting early-stage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing grants of up to ₦2 million, alongside practical business training and mentorship to help entrepreneurs build stronger and more sustainable businesses.

Unlike many grant programmes that only provide funding, the GET Compass SME Grant combines financial support with capacity development, giving participants the opportunity to improve their business skills while receiving expert guidance from experienced professionals.

What is the GET Compass SME Grant?

The GET Compass SME Grant is an entrepreneurship support programme that focuses on helping Nigerian startups and small businesses overcome the common challenges of funding and business development.

Selected applicants will participate in an intensive business development programme before becoming eligible for grant support. The training is designed to improve business management, financial planning, marketing, and long-term growth strategies.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the GET Compass SME Grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a Nigerian citizen.
• Own a business that has been operating for no more than three years.
• Have a registered business, including CAC registration or any other recognised business registration.
• Provide evidence that the business is currently operational.
• Be available to attend the compulsory two-week business development workshop in Lagos.

Benefits of the GET Compass SME Grant

Successful applicants will enjoy several benefits, including:

• Grant funding of up to ₦2 million.
• A two-week business development workshop in Lagos.
• Business mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Practical advisory services to improve business performance.
• Capacity-building sessions focused on business growth and sustainability.
• Access to valuable knowledge that can help businesses expand and create more opportunities.

Why Entrepreneurs Should Apply

Access to finance remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses in Nigeria. The GET Compass SME Grant addresses this challenge by providing both financial support and business education.

Entrepreneurs who participate in the programme will gain practical skills that can help them improve operations, increase productivity, attract customers, and position their businesses for long-term success.

For business owners looking to scale beyond the startup stage, the programme offers an opportunity to receive expert guidance while competing for grant funding.

How to Apply for the GET Compass SME Grant

Interested entrepreneurs can submit their applications through the official GET Compass SME Grant Application Portal.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their business registration documents and evidence of business operations before completing the application.

As with most competitive grant programmes, early application is advisable

Apply here:https://getgrantprogram.groomingendowment.org/compassEvents