About this opportunity
Government-backed affordable financing, training and market access for youth-owned Kenyan enterprises, disbursed on a rolling basis.
Youth Fund (Kenya) is offering this grant to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Kenya. It is designed for ventures working in All Sectors at the Youth-led, MSME stage.
The opportunity offers KES 50,000 - 5,000,000, with support including Low-interest business capital, Entrepreneurship training, Access to government tenders. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-11-05. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
KenyaYouthCapital
Quick facts
Funding
KES 50,000 - 5,000,000
Opportunity type
Grant
Deadline
2026-11-05
Status
Open
Countries
Kenya
Sectors
All Sectors
Business stage
Youth-led, MSME
Target applicants
Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35
What you can get
- Low-interest business capital
- Entrepreneurship training
- Access to government tenders
Who can apply
- Kenyan aged 18-34
- Registered business or youth group
- Active business bank account
What you need to apply
✓National ID
✓Business registration
✓Bank statements
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
Ready to apply
Apply now for Youth Enterprise Development Fund Business Loan
Application takes place on the organiser's website. Have your documents ready before you start.
