The flagship training programme of Grant Master, Grant Success School, GSS, has said the winners of its inaugural and second cohort pitch contests have secured funding and support to drive social and economic impact across Africa.

Vanguard recalls that Grant Master launched Grant Success School to democratise access to grant writing expertise and invest in the future of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial and social impact ecosystem.

Before now, the programme has transformed complete beginners into skilled grant writers through its proven methodology.

Commenting on the development, Co-founder of Grant Master, Mr Olugbenga Ogunbowale, said: “Grant Success School represents our commitment to equipping African entrepreneurs and nonprofits with the skills and confidence to secure the funding they need. The winners from the inaugural and second cohort exemplify the power of purpose-driven leadership, and we are proud to support them in their journeys.”

Meanwhile, in the inaugural cohort, Co-founder of GoEco Energy, Olamide Atoyebi, emerged as the grand prize winner, securing N1 million to advance sustainable clean energy solutions.

Other top winners include Foza Fawehinmi, a creative economy lawyer supporting African creatives, Monisola Aiyekusehin, founder of Betharbel Free Elementary School for IDPs amongst others.

For Cohort 2, Ezinne Nwodo took home a N3.2 million grand prize package. Amarachi Ogbu, an education and tech innovation specialist was the first runner up while Victoria Oladipo, founder of Learn Politics, democratising political education in Nigeria emerged as the second runner up. Aside from the cash prize, winners from the second cohort received mentoring from industry leaders, access to high-value networking events and priority grant proposal reviews.

Ogunbowale, who spoke on the winners, added: “These exceptional leaders exemplify the transformative power of combining purpose with skill. Through Grant Success School, they have not only mastered grant writing but have positioned themselves to create lasting impact in their communities.”