Exciting News! YEIDEP Grant Disbursement for Batch A Commences October 20th, 2025
The management of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP) is delighted to announce a definitive timeline for the commencement of its initial grant payouts. This marks a major milestone in the federal government’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians and tackling unemployment. All successful applicants are advised to take note of the schedule to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
Understanding the Disbursement Schedule
Disbursements for Batch A beneficiaries of the YEIDEP grant are officially scheduled to begin on Monday, October 20th, 2025, and will conclude by Friday, October 30th, 2025. This ten-day window is dedicated to the first set of qualified youth entrepreneurs.
The team sincerely appreciates the considerable patience and commitment demonstrated by all applicants throughout the rigorous screening and verification stages. Your dedication to becoming job creators and economic change agents is commendable.
Who is in Batch A? Clarifying YEIDEP vs. NIYEEDEP
To ensure clarity for all applicants, especially given the program’s evolution, it is important to distinguish between the two applicant pools.
Batch A specifically refers to those beneficiaries who submitted their applications during the early phase when the program was officially known as the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP). This initial cohort applied around February 2025, during the crucial code issuance and initial assessment stage. If your application falls within this period, you are part of the first group to receive funding.
The Next Batch of disbursements will be scheduled for applicants who registered later, after the official name change to the current Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP). Announcements for the next phase will follow soon after the successful conclusion of the Batch A payouts.
What is the YEIDEP/NIYEEDEP Programme?
The YEIDEP initiative is a flagship project of the Nigerian government, strategically designed as a bold and strategic response to youth unemployment and radicalisation. It aligns with the broader national mission of economic inclusion and transformative engagement for young Nigerians, who constitute a vast majority of the population. The ultimate goal is to create sustainable economic platforms and millions of jobs, particularly in the agriculture and agro-allied sectors, positioning beneficiaries as entrepreneurs and contributors to national development. This is a significant investment in Nigeria’s future, focusing on alleviating household poverty and enhancing food security.
Your Grant: Flexible Funding for Sustainable Enterprise
A critical point for all beneficiaries to understand is that the YEIDEP grant is not a fixed payout. This flexible funding structure is a deliberate mechanism to align the financial support with the actual operational needs of each approved enterprise.
Approved beneficiaries will receive between N100,000 and N500,000.
The precise amount each youth-led business receives is determined by a thorough evaluation based on several key factors:
- Project Type: The specific sector and nature of the proposed business.
- Scale and Scope: The size and ambition of the enterprise, and the corresponding impact on job creation.
- Funding Requirements: A detailed assessment of the capital needed to effectively launch or scale the project for sustainable operation.
This variable structure ensures that the enterprise grants are efficiently allocated to maximise the impact of the intervention. You can learn more about general funding for Nigerian youth empowerment programs on the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s website.
Key Sectors Covered by the YEIDEP Programme
The program’s mandate is broad, aiming to stimulate economic activity across diverse and high-potential sectors. The areas covered by the YEIDEP disbursement include, but are not limited to, the following high-impact enterprises:
- Poultry & Livestock Farming: Supporting animal husbandry for food security and commercial meat/egg production.
- ICT & Digital Enterprises: Investing in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to drive the digital economy.
- Cassava Farming: Enhancing staple crop production and value chain development in a major agro-sector.
- Fruit & Vegetable Production: Promoting high-value horticulture and agribusiness diversification.
- Other Approved Agribusiness and Enterprise: Covering a wide range of commercially viable, youth-led ventures outside the specific list.
We wish every beneficiary success as the Batch A YEIDEP disbursement begins. The funds are a launchpad for your journey as successful entrepreneurs and catalysts for a better Nigeria.
