The FGN MSME Survival Fund is a component of the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP) made up of N75 Billion Funding Scheme that comes in form of a grant to support vulnerable Micro and Small Enterprises in meeting they payroll obligations, safeguard jobs within the MSME space from the shock of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Special focus will be given to the youth with a focus on youth artisan aged between 18-35/38
- Focus Artisan Groups (Youths) to focus on include the following
- Vulcanizer
- Auto Mechanics
- Food Services
- Electrician and Electronic Repair
- Barbing/Hairdressing
- Painter
- Carpentry
- Esusu (Ajo) Collector
- Butchers
The Artisan Support Grant is a one off payment of N20,000-N30,000 for selected youth artisans in the State.