Deadline: July 31, 2025
Are you a grassroots organisation looking to monitor government procurement in your community? The Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng offers a unique opportunity to secure funding, drive transparency, and make a measurable impact at the local level.
This initiative, spearheaded by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), provides access to a US $7,500 mini-grant fund designed to empower local actors across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT to track and report on federal procurement projects using the Budeshi platform.
About the Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng
The Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng is part of PPDC’s broader mission to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public procurement processes. Through this initiative, community-based organisations are equipped with financial support and a digital reporting platform to ensure federal projects are executed responsibly and in alignment with citizens’ needs.
The grant is administered exclusively through grant.budeshi.ng, the newly upgraded portal supporting easy access to application forms, criteria, and submission tracking.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng, your organisation must meet the following conditions:
- Legal Status: Registered organisation (or in the process of registering)
- Community Presence: Demonstrable operations within a local community
- Governance Structure: Clear accountability and internal controls
- Financial Systems: Functional bank account and basic record-keeping practices
- Thematic Relevance: Activities must align with 2023/2024 procurement themes (e.g., education, health, youth, gender, or governance)
- Compliance: No pending legal cases or blacklisting
- Community Engagement: Plans for sustainability and participatory monitoring
- Reporting: All updates submitted through the Budeshi portal; top performers will be recognised with an annual award
Why This Matters
Budeshi is Nigeria’s pioneering platform built around the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS). It enables the public to track over 14,000 federal procurement projects through user-friendly tools and visual dashboards. With this mini-grant, grassroots organisations can:
- Investigate and monitor government-funded projects in their area
- Publish findings and reports on Budeshi for broader public access
- Increase accountability and ensure better service delivery
- Receive national recognition for outstanding monitoring practices
This is more than a funding opportunity—it’s a chance to build civic power through data-driven advocacy.
How to Prepare
As the application portal opens on 31st July 2025, organisations are encouraged to:
- Gather all legal and financial documentation early
- Align monitoring proposals with Budeshi’s thematic focus areas
- Ensure familiarity with the Budeshi hub and its reporting tools
- Strengthen community partnerships for effective on-ground monitoring
Key Features of the Grant
- 💰 Total Fund: US $7,500 distributed across Nigeria’s 36 states and FCT (~US $200 per state)
- 🗓 Application Opens: 31st July 2025
- 🌐 Application Portal: Apply here
- 📄 More Details: Read more about the programme
Final Thoughts
The Community Accountability Grant via grant.budeshi.ng is a vital initiative to ensure citizens’ voices are represented in how public funds are spent. If your organisation is already engaged—or ready to engage—in procurement monitoring, this grant could be your next big step.
For assistance with proposal drafting, refining, or review, contact grantsdatabase.org today.
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Fantastic opportunity for local organizations! We recently published a concise guide on how to apply for the Budeshi Mini-Grant Procurement Monitoring Program on Jobarena.Ng. It covers eligibility, benefits, and application steps.