The Grant Game with Francis Onuk
Tue Jan 20 2026
Too many Nigerians miss grants and funding opportunities — not because they’re not qualified, but because they’re not prepared.
In this solo episode of Startup HalfHour, I break down THE GRANT GAME — a practical, no-fluff conversation on how SMEs, freelancers, creatives, and everyday hustlers can stop missing real opportunities.
This episode goes beyond motivation and focuses on strategy.
You’ll learn:
• Why people consistently miss grants and funding
• Who grants and opportunities are really designed for
• Real government, private sector, and creative economy opportunities Nigerians should watch
• How to know which opportunities fit you (even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements)
• How to write stronger applications that stand out
• Red flags to avoid scams and fake “grants”
• What to start doing now so you’re ready before the next deadline
Whether you’re running a small business, freelancing, building a startup, or creating in Nigeria’s growing creative economy, this episode will help you shift from hoping to positioning.
Grants are not for the lucky.
They are for the prepared.
Host: Francis Onuk
Recorded live on XL 106.9FM
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Too many Nigerians miss grants and funding opportunities — not because they’re not qualified, but because they’re not prepared. In this solo episode of Startup HalfHour, I break down THE GRANT GAME — a practical, no-fluff conversation on how SMEs, freelancers, creatives, and everyday hustlers can stop missing real opportunities. This episode goes beyond motivation and focuses on strategy. You’ll learn: • Why people consistently miss grants and funding • Who grants and opportunities are really designed for • Real government, private sector, and creative economy opportunities Nigerians should watch • How to know which opportunities fit you (even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements) • How to write stronger applications that stand out • Red flags to avoid scams and fake “grants” • What to start doing now so you’re ready before the next deadline Whether you’re running a small business, freelancing, building a startup, or creating in Nigeria’s growing creative economy, this episode will help you shift from hoping to positioning. Grants are not for the lucky. They are for the prepared. Host: Francis Onuk Recorded live on XL 106.9FM