Apply For NG-CARES MSMEs Operational Grant 2023 [All States Links Available]

The NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 has returned, this time with a focus on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This state-level intervention, launched under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Program, aims to mitigate the local impacts of the global pandemic by protecting vulnerable households’ livelihoods and assisting in the recovery of local economic activities, with a particular focus on MSMEs.

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The NG-Cares Grant Programme, in collaboration with the World Bank, the Federal Government, and the Bank of Industry (BOI), concentrates on supporting the survival of SMEs across Nigeria’s states by implementing three Delivery Link Indicators (DLIs):

• DLI 3.1 (Credit Enhancement Grants): Offers financial support to distressed MSEs.
• DLI 3.2 (Operations Grants):  Provides one-off grants covering operational expenses like salaries, rent, and utilities.
• DLI 3.3 (IT Enhancement Grant):  Facilitates grants for adopting digital technology and integrating platforms.

Requirements for NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 in 2023:

To apply for Batch 2, no documentation upload is needed. The registration form requires the following details:

• Business Name
• Business Type (Industry)
• Industry Subtype
• Business Establishment Date
• Number of Employees
• Head of Business (Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Email, Gender)
• State and Local Government Area (LGA) of Business
• Current Monthly Sales in Naira

Stages in NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 Application in 2023:

1. Application Stage: Complete and submit the form.
2. Vetting Stage: Successful applications move to the vetting phase.
3. Enumeration State: Final stage after vetting.

To check the vetting status, input your phone number on the Plax application platform after applying. If vetted, provide additional business information; if not, wait for notification on the reason for non-approval.

How to Apply for NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 in 2023:

Access your State’s registration portal using the provided links, fill the form accurately, ensuring proper date selection, and submit. Only apply for one DLI, ensuring BVN name consistency with registration and account names.

Explore the links for your State to access the NG-CARES 2023 Registration Portals:

1. Abia – https://plax.ng/abia
2. Adamawa – https://plax.ng/Adamawa
3. Akwa Ibom – https://plax.ng/Akwaibom
4. Anambra – https://plax.ng/anambra
5. Bauchi – https://plax.ng/bauchi
6. Bayelsa – https://plax.ng/bayelsa
7. Benue – https://plax.ng/benue
8. Borno – https://plax.ng/borno
9. Cross River – https://plax.ng/crossriver
10. Delta – https://plax.ng/Delta
11. Ebonyi – https://plax.ng/ebonyi
12. Edo – https://plax.ng/Edo
13. Ekiti – https://plax.ng/Ekiti
14. Enugu – https://cares.plax.ng/Enugu or https://www.enugusme.en.gov.ng/ng-cares/
15. FCT – Abuja – https://plax.ng/fct
16. Gombe – https://plax.ng/gombe
17. Imo – https://plax.ng/imo
18. Jigawa – https://plax.ng/Jigawa
19. Kaduna – https://plax.ng/kaduna
20. Kano – https://plax.ng/Kano
21. Katsina – https://plax.ng/katsina
22. Kebbi – https://plax.ng/Kebbi
23. Kogi – https://cares.plax.ng/Kogi
24. Kwara – https://plax.ng/Kwara
25. Lagos – https://plax.ng/Lagos
26. Nasarawa – https://plax.ng/nasarawa
27. Niger – https://plax.ng/niger
28. Ogun – https://plax.ng/ogun
29. Ondo – https://plax.ng/ondo
30. Osun – https://plax.ng/osun
31. Oyo – https://plax.ng/oyo
32. Plateau – https://plax.ng/plateau
33. Rivers – https://plax.ng/Rivers
34. Sokoto – https://plax.ng/sokoto
35. Taraba – https://plax.ng/taraba
36. Yobe – https://plax.ng/yobe
37. Zamfara – https://plax.ng/zamfara

Follow the steps diligently and adhere to the stipulated guidelines for a successful NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 application

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