06/12/2025
YAHA GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR SDGs NETWORK
ONBOARDING SUMMARY — CEO STRENGTHENING BRIDGE PROJECT (CSO STRENGTHENING ARM)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
⚠ Registration for the CSO Strengthening Bridge Project closes TODAY.
All other donor and grant opportunities listed below remain open and independently accessible for members who complete their onboarding.
1. ABOUT THE NETWORK
YAHA Global Initiative for SDGs is a national coalition of youth-led, women-led and community-based CSOs advancing SDGs, governance reforms, civic participation, and community development across Nigeria.
As a former implementing partner of the EU–ACT Programme (2020–2024), YAHA now extends its ecosystem to the CEO Strengthening Bridge Project, a strategic alignment with the EU-funded CSO Strengthening Bridge Project launched in September 2025.
2. PROJECT SUMMARY
The CSO Strengthening Bridge framework strengthens:
CSO coordination & networking
Governance & institutional compliance
Financial controls & accountability
Evidence-based advocacy & citizen engagement
Donor-readiness & international partnerships
YAHA’s onboarding positions CSOs to leverage these systems.
3. KEY BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
✔ Capacity Building & Compliance Strengthening
Based on UN, EU, USAID & global CSO standards.
✔ Visibility & Recognition
Through national clusters and thematic networks.
✔ Access to Funding Windows
Including EU, UN, AU, USAID, OSF, Ford Foundation and more.
✔ Networking & Strategic Partnerships
Direct bridges to MDAs, donors, INGOs and private sector CSR units.
✔ Access to Templates & Tools
Governance, financial, policy, proposal & M&E systems.
4. AVAILABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES WITH VERIFIED LINKS
Below are official donor links for members to conduct independent due diligence.
1. EU CSO Strengthening Sub-Grant Windows
Official EU funding portal:
🔗 https://funding-programme.ec.europa.eu
(Calls vary by year; search: “Civil Society”, “Nigeria”, or “Democracy & Governance.”)
2. EU — European Instrument for Democracy & Human Rights (EIDHR)
Official programme page:
🔗 https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu
(Search “EIDHR” for active calls)
3. UNDP Global Environment Facility (GEF Small Grants Programme)
Official SGP website:
🔗 https://sgp.undp.org
4. USAID Local Works and Youth power Grants
USAID Grants & Funding Portal (official):
🔗 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/how-to-work-with-usaid
Grants.gov (all USAID calls):
🔗 https://www.grants.gov
5. African Union – CIDO / African Union Funding Calls
African Union Funding & Opportunities:
🔗 https://au.int/opportunities
6. Ford Foundation Grantmaking
Official grants database:
🔗 https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/
7. MacArthur Foundation – Civic Engagement & Accountability Grants
Official grants page:
🔗 https://www.macfound.org/grants
8. Open Society Foundations (OSF) Grants
Official OSF opportunities:
🔗 https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants
9. African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Grant opportunities:
🔗 https://awdf.org/grantmaking/
10. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funding Opportunities
CSR Nigeria Database (official directory):
🔗 https://csr-in-nigeria.org
Includes links to banks, telecoms and private sector CSR calls.
5. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Organizations must:
Be registered (CAC or appropriate authority)
Align with SDGs or community development priorities
Have basic administrative structure
Commit to transparency and non-partisanship
Represent youth, women or vulnerable groups (preferred)
6. REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Fee:
₦150,000 / $100
Payment Details:
Account Name: Youths Against HIV/AIDS
Account Number: 1100117083
Bank: U & C Microfinance Bank (UNIPORT Branch)
7. NEXT STEPS
1. Complete YAHA onboarding form
2. Submit CAC documents
3. Join your state cluster & thematic workgroup
4. Receive your onboarding pack and induction
VALUE SUMMARY
Joining YAHA provides your organization with:
A credible pathway to donor engagement
A reform-driven, internationally aligned CSO ecosystem
Visibility and legitimacy in the development sector
Access to structured learning, compliance tools and templates
Grant readiness, governance strengthening & partnerships
This is not only membership—it is strategic institutional uplift.
