Call for Applications: FMYD Waste to Wealth Initiative; Circular-Economy Funding & Support

Call for Applications: FMYD Waste to Wealth Initiative; Circular-Economy Funding & Support

The Waste to Wealth Initiative is a transformative programme created to generate meaningful job opportunities for young Nigerians by converting waste into valuable resources.

Implemented by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the initiative empowers youths to become job creators through innovative waste-to-wealth enterprises.

It supports national efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mitigate climate change, reduce environmental pollution, and promote economic growth.

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What the Initiative Offers (Benefits & Support)

Participants in the Waste to Wealth programme may benefit from:

• Specialized Training in waste management, recycling, upcycling, and circular-economy entrepreneurship — giving you the skills to turn waste into useful products.
• Access to Start-up Capital or Business Support to launch or expand sustainable ventures such as recycling, waste collection/processing, upcycled products, renewable energy, and more.
• Job Creation & Green Employment Opportunities in areas like waste collection, recycling, climate-smart production, and circular-economy services.
• Environmental and Climate Action Support by promoting eco-friendly practices that reduce waste and protect the environment.
• Integration into a National Waste-Economy Network — formalizing waste-related activities into organised, regulated, and profitable enterprises.

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Eligibility

The Waste to Wealth Initiative is open to:

• Young Nigerians interested in waste management, recycling, upcycling, or circular-economy ventures.
• Individuals or small teams committed to training and practical work — including waste collectors, recyclers, artisans, and eco-entrepreneurs.
• Youth willing to adopt climate-smart practices that reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability.
• Applicants able to access the online registration portal or official application channels.

With both global and national efforts shifting toward circular-economy models, Waste to Wealth offers youths a timely opportunity to drive sustainable development while building long-term livelihoods.

Areas of Training

Participants receive hands-on training across key sectors of the circular economy:

1. Waste Recycling

Courses:

• Plastic
• Paper
• Wood
• Metal & Scrap
• Glass Recycling
• Upscaling & Upcycling

2. Textiles & Craft (Upcycling)

Courses:

• Textile Transformation
• Creative Craft & Design

3. Energy & Community Renewable Solutions

Courses:

• Solar Energy
• Biodegradable Energy
• Wind Turbines
• Waste to Fertilizer & Animal Feed
• Solar Stoves
• Electric Vehicles & Tricycles

4. Ecopreneurship

Courses:

• Capacity Building
• Financial Literacy
• Waste Exportation
• Eco Literacy
• Product Trading
• Reuse & Repair

5. Biomass

Courses:

• Afforestation & Reforestation

6. Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

Courses:

• Recycling of Electronics (TVs, Phones, etc.)
• Repair & Reuse

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