FG FMYD Waste to Wealth Initiative; Circular-Economy Funding & Support
The FMYD Waste to Wealth Initiative (W2W) is a national program launched by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in Nigeria.
- It aims to empower young Nigerians by providing training, resources, and start-up capital to convert waste into eco-friendly products or green enterprises.
- This is a timely opportunity for youths who want to build businesses that help the environment and generate income simultaneously.
- FMYD positions Waste to Wealth as part of a broader circular-economy push under the programme umbrella often referred to as Circular Economy Youth Empowerment Initiative (CEYEI).
What the Initiative Offers (Benefits & Support)
Participants in Waste to Wealth may receive:
Training in waste management, recycling, upcycling, and circular economy entrepreneurship - equipping you with the know-how to transform waste into valuable products.
Access to start-up capital or support for waste-to-value business ventures - helping to launch or scale eco-friendly ventures (e.g. recycling, waste collection/processing, upcycled products, sustainable energy, etc.).
- Job creation and green-job opportunities for youths engaged in waste collection, recycling, climate-smart production, and circular-economy services.
- Support for climate action and environmental sustainability - the initiative links youth empowerment with environmental protection and waste reduction.
- Formal inclusion in a national waste-economy ecosystem - transforming informal waste work into organised, regulated, and potentially profitable enterprises.
Who Should Apply/Eligibility
Waste to Wealth is designed for:
Young Nigerians (youths) interested in waste management, recycling, upcycling, or circular-economy business ventures.
- Individuals or small teams willing to commit to training and work - potentially as waste-collectors, recyclers, artisans, or eco-entrepreneurs.
- Those ready to adopt climate-smart practices and contribute to reducing waste, preserving environment, and promoting sustainability.
- People who can access the initiative’s registration portal or official channels (internet access may be needed to apply).
- The initiative appears open to youth across Nigeria.
How to Apply / Where to Register
To get started:
Visit the official Waste to Wealth portal:
Register using the online application form on the portal.
- Provide accurate information about yourself or your team, and outline your interest or proposed initiative in waste management, recycling or circular-economy business.
- Await communication from FMYD on training opportunities, startup support, or next steps through approved channels (official contacts or as listed on portal).
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