Leading grant writing marketplace, Grant Master, has urged entrepreneurs or non-profit leaders to develop the ability to secure funding, saying it is a skill that can drive sustainable development.

The firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Olugbenga Ogunbowale, said with this skill, African leaders could compete on a global stage.

Ogunbowale, also the lead instructor at Grant Success School, said this while officially opening applications for Cohort 4 of Grant Success School, GSS.

According to him, the programme was “designed for Small Business Owners, Startup Founders, NGO leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the programme offers participants the opportunity to master grant writing, access funding, and scale their impact-driven initiatives.

He said: “One of the most important skills any entrepreneur or non-profit leader can develop is the ability to secure funding. Grant Success School is empowering the next generation of African leaders with the tools they need to compete on a global stage. It’s more than just a training programme—it’s an ecosystem that nurtures innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.

“Cohort 4 is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, and social impact leaders to transform their vision into reality. We are excited to welcome the next group of innovators who are ready to take their grant writing skills to the next level.”

Meanwhile, the first-place winner of Cohort 1, Olamide Atoyebi, said: “Grant Success School was a game-changer for me. The training went beyond just writing proposals—it gave me the confidence to pitch my project, secure funding, and scale my impact in the renewable energy sector.”