Old Deadline Date 30th May 2025 New Deadline Is 30th of June 2025: Apply Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF)

Old Deadline Date 30th May 2025 New Deadline Is 30th of June 2025: Apply Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF)

Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF): Application Extended! Everything Nigerian Youth Should Know

Posted on the Youth Activities Dashboard – Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives (Monitoring and Delivery)

What You Need to Know

The Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) is live — and the application deadline has been extended to June 30, 2025 (previously May 30).

This fund is a landmark initiative designed to unlock funding, growth, and global opportunities for Nigerian creatives.

From fashion, film, music, and gaming to tourism, content creation, and more, CEDF empowers young Nigerians to scale sustainably through:

1. Capacity building
2. Grants
3. Debt & soft loans
4. Equity funding

What Makes CEDF Unique?

IP-Backed Financing: You don’t need traditional collateral. You can now access funding by leveraging your intellectual property (IP).

Youth-focused Design: 

The fund is especially tailored for youth-led, innovative creative startups and SMEs.

Huge Opportunity: 

The Nigerian creative economy is projected to contribute $100 billion to GDP and create 2 million jobs by 2030. CEDF is here to help youth lead that revolution.

Who Should Apply?

You’re a good fit if you’re a:

1. Film or TV producer
2. Fashion designer or stylist
3. Musician, songwriter, or producer
4. Game or animation developer
5. Digital content creator
6. Cultural tourism entrepreneur

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025 (for Phase 1)

Don’t wait till the last day. Apply early to avoid technical errors.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY