Guide to Answer Kickstart Nigeria 2019 Grant Application Questions and Sample Answers
For any Grant you want to apply for, there are general rules you must follow if you want to win it.
1. Know the deadline and apply as early as possible.
2. Know the criteria in terms of age, and the nature of the business that can apply.
3. Study the Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) to really know the mind of the grant giving organization.
4. Know the Grant timeline i.e from the Application announcement to the Grant Awarding Ceremony.
5. Position yourself as the Grant giver and picture an award-winning proposal and see how you can write such.
After doing all the above,
The next thing is to prepare your business for it. Most likely by now, you will know if your business qualifies or not.
Guide to Answer Kickstart Nigeria 2019 Grant Application Questions and Sample Answers
Generally, how do you prepare your business for any Grant.
Long before you look for Grant, please have a business you are doing.
1. Start a business: It is always good to apply for grants with existing business than a new idea. ( You Know it is a competition)
2. Register it with CAC (Corporate Affairs Commission)
3. Get a TIN (Tax Identification Number). This is what you will need to take to bank alongside your CAC Certificate for account opening.
4. Open a bank account and start running it.
5. Start your business with your savings. It is better that way. It gives you peace of mind. If the business collapse, nobody will be on your neck.
Very soon I will do a series of teaching on How to Save.
He that has, more shall be given to him
He that does not have, even, the one he has shall be taken away from him.
These are laws.
Money flows from the lower concentration to higher concentration
That is the reason the rich gets richer and the poor gets poorer.
Start saving,
Saving will deliver you from poverty.
Savings is the stepping stone to prosperity.
If you don’t have money, you cannot invest.
6. Ensure your business gets traction.
Traction is the track of progress in your business in terms of transactions, customer acquisition, setting up of infrastructure like website, machines, raw materials, no of users of your services even if it is for free.
7. Now, you can now look for grants.
When you see a grant that you think you can apply for, then get to see all the application questions and start writing your application.
9. Having a full detailed business plan before looking for grant will really help you a lot because you can easily copy and paste the major information about your business.
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9. Ensure you review your business plan or Grant Application with professional before you submit. Get someone that can do it for free if you don’t have money. If you have money my organization can do are view of any grant application for you for a token.
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About Kick Start
KICKSTART is a corporate social investment by International Breweries PLC, (IBPLC) a proud part of Anheuser- Busch InBev (ABInBev) the world’s largest brewer . It aims at promoting a culture of entrepreneurship among youth in Nigeria.
The initiative has been running in the South-Western and South – Eastern zones of Nigeria since 2015. Through the provision of material and financial support, the initiative continues to encourage young entrepreneurs to develop their big ideas into sustainable businesses or expand their existing businesses. This has created socioeconomic opportunities for young citizens between the ages of 18 and 35.
The initiative avails them the opportunity to create and earn a sustainable living thus impacting the economy of their respective host communities.
The programme was first launched as a poverty alleviation initiative in South Africa in 1995 by South Africa Brewery (SABMiller) then major shareholder of IBPLC. Since then, it has also been implemented in other African countries like Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Tanzania. In Nigeria, the KICKSTART initiative is administered by the International Breweries Foundation, for the first time since inception, it will be open to applicants from all the six geo-political zones in the country.
International Breweries’ KICKSTART contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Message from the MD
The future belongs to the young. But only visionary and self-starting young men and women who seize the moment can ever hope to chart a course into that future. In today’s knowledge-driven world, young people have continued to demonstrate their readiness to assume eminence, as exemplified by their emergence as global leaders in politics, enterprise management, technology and even in matters of faith.
We launch KICKSTART in 2016 as a corporate social investment initiative to ignite the passion of Nigerian youth for leadership in business. The impact of our entrepreneurs so far is a revelation in inherent ingenuity, creativity and innovation of young Nigerians. they provide a powerful case for the relevance of entrepreneurship in leading the way in the nation’s economic development.
We encourage more young Nigerians to key-in to the vision behind KICKSTART to tap into the almost limitless opportunities that abound in the business world. With KICKSTART, Nigerian youths no longer need to subscribe to the well-worn notion that ‘dream die first.
No. It can only get better
Annabelle Degroot Managing Director, IBPlc
Guide to Answer Kickstart Nigeria 2019 Grant Application Questions and Sample Answers
Call for entries and application
Applicants can apply via a dedicated and customized online portal. The application form comprises of various questions that will ensure the applicants to present a solid proposal. Applicatins must be filled and submitted within stipulated period.
Short listing
Applications will be evaluated and graded based on the qulity of their application and viabilty of their business. Applications will be srted, screened and scored bu Enterprise Development Centre (Pan-Atlantic University) – a renowned entrepreneurship training centre with in-depth experience in online application portal management.
Online training
After sorting and shortlisting of applicants, successful applicants will take part in a 5 days online training. The online training is aimed at laying a solid foundation on the rudiments of owning a business enterprise or running one. Applicants will be tested and further shortlisted for the boot camp phase.
Bootcamp
Applicants that get shortlisted will be trained further at a 3 day boot camp on how they can develop and manage a sustainable business. The boot camp will also prepare applicants for the final selection phase – a pitch session in front of a panel of judges. Practicing entreprenuers will be invited to have inspiring and motivational sessions with these applicants at the boot camp. These entreprenuers will also share real life business experiences.
Pitch fest
Applicants will make presentations and defend their business plan to a panel of judges. The assessment of presentation will be based on scalability, practicability and sustainability.
Kickstart awards
This is an event where winners are annouced and presented with their grants. Strategic stakeholders and guests will be in attendance.
One-year mentoring process
The awardees have access to carefully selected expert assistance through mentorship and coaching for a period of one year. The KICKSTART finalists are under obligation to observe and implement the advice tendered by the mentors. There will be monthly updates on the progress made and business performance, which will be shared with the Foundation and IB PLC Management.
Eligibility
Business ideas are expected to be innovative and in need of start-up capital or they could be existing small business needing capital to expand operations. Applicants must be literate, energetic and entrepreneurial. In addition, applicants are required to process valid identification (e.g. National I.D.; Drivers Licence; International Passport; Voter’s Registration Card, etc) as at the last day of the application period.
Call for entries and application
Applicants can apply via a dedicated and customized online portal. The application form comprises of various questions that will ensure the applicants to present a solid proposal. Applicatins must be filled and submitted within stipulated period.
My experience with Kickstart Grant by The International Breweries Plc through Hero’s Foundation.
It is one of the grants I recommend for people in Nigeria with new business or existing business.
I have coached more than 20 people that have benefited from different aspect of this Grant especially the training.
After you submit the application, they will mark and pick some people that will go for a residential training at Ilesha, Osun state Nigeria.
That is the semi-final and final level is the writing of full detailed business plan and defending of it in a panel, then you receive grant up to ₦2 million depending on your request.
Guide to Answer Kickstart Nigeria 2019 Grant Application Questions and Sample Answers
COMPANY INFORMATION
Note: fields marked with * are compulsory
COMPANY NAME* – Put your company name
COMPANY ADDRESS* – Put your company address
COMPANY EMAIL – Fill it as appropriate
COMPANY LOCATION STATE* – Fill it as appropriate
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION* – Sole proprietorship, Ltd etc. you pick the one relevant to you
BUSINESS SECTOR* – Pick your sector
WEBSITE (if available) – I always encourage people to have a website for your idea, either new or existing business.
My organization can help can help you do it for ₦50,000 and you renew it with N30,000 every year for maintenance. Call us or WhatsApp us on any of this no 081 0563 6015 or 080 7635 9735 for this service
IS THE BUSINESS REGISTERED? * It is always good to register your business. Even if it is just an idea. We can help you do that with CAC within 2-3 week. Call us or WhatsApp us on any of this no 081 0563 6015 or 080 7635 9735
YEARS IN BUSINESS* – Always know the policy of the grant organization on this. More than 3years old will not get the Kick Start Grant.
NATURE OF BUSINESS (DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS IN DETAIL, THIS SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR MARKET POTENTIAL & SIZE) – (Not more than 250 words)*
It is the business plan. If you have a full detailed business plan, you can summarize it in 250 words.
We can help you do this for a token in my organization.
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How do you hear about Kickstart? * – Just pick one that relates to you
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION –
Here, you really need to be detail and be realistic.
We can also help you to review this aspect of application
Name of business or idea:
– Give your idea a brand name.
This should be different from name of company.
Business stage: (Start-up | Existing Business)* – Existing business is better but they also sponsor some new business ideas.
Total project cost: * – Within ₦1 million, maximum ₦2 million
Is your business registered with CAC? (Yes | No) * – Preferably yes (we can help you register your business. Call us on 08105636015,08076359735)
If yes, when was your business registered? * – Fill it as appropriate
Full address of business: * – Fill it as appropriate
What is your business focus area: * – Fill it as appropriate
Have you received grants from other organizations before? (Yes | No) * – Fill it as appropriate
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If yes, how did the grant impact your business? – 50 words * – Please explain in clear terms what you achieved with the money.
Explain your business or idea – 150 words * – Another Mini summary of your business plan.
What problems will/does your product or service address? – 150 words * – If your business is not solving a problem, then you don’t have a business.
What is your business’s unique selling point? – 100 words * – What is that thing that differentiate your business
Describe how you intend selling your product/service: – 100 words * – List all your selling outlets and strategies
What skills do you possess to enable your idea/ business succeed? * – It is about what you know, your competence and capacity.
Guide to Answer Kickstart Nigeria 2019 Grant Application Questions and Sample Answers
What is the proposed financing plan? (Equity | Loan | Grant) * – Always have Equity that is your own contribution
What is the expected outcome? * – What is the impact of your business. How is giving you the grant going to affect the society
Why do you deserve the Kickstart grant? – 100 words * – You need to convince the grant giver why they should pick you and not anyone else
You can contact us today to help you write or review your application for a token. Call us or WhatsApp us on any of this no 081 0563 6015 or 080 7635 9735 for this service
Goodluck!
Deadline for Application is 31st of July 2019
Click Here to read more and apply today
References:
https://www.internationalbreweriesfoundation.org/kick-start-initiative
https://reg.smetoolkit.ng/EDC/program/kickstart-nigeria
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