Faith-Based Funding & Grants for Nigerian Writers (Sept–Dec 2025)
Unlock opportunities to elevate your writing career with these curated grants and fellowships tailored for Nigerian writers with a faith-inspired focus.
1. SprinNG Writing Fellowship 2025
An intensive 6-week mentorship program for emerging Nigerian and Ghanaian writers aged 18–25. Focuses on genres like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and book reviews. Participants receive weekly mentorship, feedback, and a stipend of N500/¢10 airtime.
2. Lamin Sanneh Research Grants
Offering two grants of $10,000 each over two years for Christian scholars from Africa. Ideal for research projects in World Christianity, Mission Studies, and Intercultural Theology.
3. African Christian Authors Book Awards (ACABA)
Celebrates the best of Christian literature in 10 categories. Open to authors worldwide, including Nigerians, with a focus on faith-based narratives.
4. COALNG Grants for Writers
The Coalition of African Literature (COALNG) offers grants to writers, journalists, and visual artists. Ideal for projects that explore faith, culture, and social issues.
5. The Next Narrative Africa Fund
Provides up to $20,000 for African-led TV, film, and media projects. While primarily for screenwriters, narrative-driven projects with a faith theme are encouraged.
6. DRK Foundation Grant Program
Supports early-stage social impact organizations. Writers with projects that address critical social and environmental challenges through innovative and scalable solutions are encouraged to apply.
7. First Book Grant for Scholars of Color
Provides grants up to $55,000 to assist early career, pre-tenured religion scholars of color to complete a major research project about Christian faith and life, the practice of ministry, religious trends and movements, Christian and other faith-based institutions, and religion and social issues.
8. Faith-Based Grants in International
A comprehensive list of 79 international faith-based grants supporting programs, services, and initiatives that align with faith-based missions, including community outreach, religious education, humanitarian work, church and temple programs, and faith-based social services.
