Apply for MBB Grant

A microgrant program for young innovative Nigerians

My long-time readers might know of my interests in philanthropy. My last public project was a few years ago when I helped with fundraising to provide sight-restoring cataract surgery for a few dozen indigent folks in Nigeria (see here and an accompanying documentary). I had always wanted to continue with similar projects, but I have been quite bereft of the time flexibility and the ease of international travels to monitor progress.

These constraints had led me to a new fond seed-stage/angel-investing-styled philanthropy – The Mary Babatola Bifarin [MBB] grant

The MBB microgrant program will give at least N250,000 (~ $600) grant to at least two teams/individuals in Nigeria to do something impactful.

I have named it in honor of my late grandmother.

If you are a young innovative (35 years old or younger) Nigerian who has ideas and projects revolving around technology, humanities, or nursing, you might want to consider applying.

In addition, I have started the fund with $1000. I also recently published my Ph.D. memoir. If you have read and enjoyed it – and if you can – consider donating to the fund here so we can fund more grantees.

Apply and see more details at mbbgrant.com.