Felicia & Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant (FLOESG)
The Felicia & Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant (FLOESG) is now open to Nigerian individuals and organizations offering creative, scalable solutions to the mounting plastic pollution crisis. With a deadline of June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM WAT), this grant supports initiatives designed to mitigate environmental damage while fostering community engagement and sustainable change
What the Grant Offers
Funding and Mentorship: Recipients will receive financial backing (often around USD 1,000) alongside expert mentoring to help refine their project models and ensure lasting impact.
Target Focus: Projects must directly confront plastic pollution—whether through waste collection, recycling innovations, community education, or other sustainable practices.
Open to All: Both NGOs and grassroots individuals can apply, encouraging creativity from diverse regions and communities throughout Nigeria.
Importance of Plastic Pollution Solutions
Nigeria faces growing environmental strain, with plastics contaminating waterways, soil, and marine life. Effective, grassroots interventions are essential to achieving cleaner, healthier communities nationwide. FLOESG addresses this by equipping innovators with the funds, knowledge, and support required to launch and sustain meaningful change.
Applicant Requirements & Timeline
Who Can Apply: Individuals or NGOs based in Nigeria with viable, plastic-focused environmental ideas.
How to Apply: Interested participants must submit a detailed project plan before the closing date.
Deadline: Applications are accepted from June 5 until June 30, 2025, closing sharply at 11:59 PM WAT
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“We are searching for bold, local solutions that not only clean up our environment but also inspire lasting change in communities across Nigeria.”
Our goal is to empower Nigerians to become champions of their environment—one innovative solution at a time.” – Felicia & Lawrence Omiunu Environmental Sustainability Grant Team
Why This Matters
FLOESG offers more than just temporary funding—it builds community resilience and capacity. By enabling localized action against plastic waste, Nigeria takes a decisive step toward cleaner cities, better public health, and sustainable environmental management. The grant prioritizes models that can be replicated in different states, multiplying their positive impact.
The FLOESG deadline of June 30, 2025, is fast approaching. This opportunity is a call to action for all passionate Nigerians—whether grassroots campaigners or established nonprofits—to develop tangible solutions to plastic pollution. With support in funding and mentorship, successful projects can transform Nigeria’s environmental landscape, setting a scalable blueprint for wider change. If your NGO or community group is dedicated to combating plastic pollution, now is the time to apply!
