Federal Government Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria is inviting applications for the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) for young Nigerians.
The Federal Government Creative Economy Development Fund offers large-ticket investments of $100,000 for creative businesses to scale production and access new markets.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Writers and publishers
- Artists and fashion designers
- Filmmakers and directors
- Gaming studios
- Cultural tourism providers
- Training institutions
- Media agencies
- Digital platforms
- Legal and logistics service providers
Benefits:
- The Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to empower creatives, entrepreneurs, and organizations within the cultural and creative industries.
- The CEDF as a strategic national investment designed to unlock the immense potential of Nigeria’s creative sector and elevate it as a catalyst for economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
- The Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to empower creatives, entrepreneurs, and organizations within the cultural and creative industries.
- The CEDF as a strategic national investment designed to unlock the immense potential of Nigeria’s creative sector and elevate it as a catalyst for economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
Objectives
- Stimulating Growth in Creative and Cultural Industries.
- Providing the capital injection needed for businesses in sectors such as film, music, fashion, art, publishing, gaming, cultural tourism etc.,
- To expand production and reach new markets.
- Opening up of new financing avenues for creative entrepreneurs and organizations..
- Empowering creative businesses for the creation of new jobs and livelihoods,
especially for youths. - Establishing a transformative model for securitizing and collateralizing intellectual property.
How to Apply
Deadline: May 30, 2025
