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TEF Unveils 11th Cohort, Empowering African Entrepreneurs

3/16/2025

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Elumelu Foundation Empowers Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) will unveil its 11th Entrepreneurship Programme cohort on March 22, 2025.
Entrepreneurs selected will receive $5,000 in seed capital, along with training and mentorship.
Since 2015, TEF has supported over 2 million Africans, distributing $100 million and generating 1.5 million jobs.
TEF's mission is to empower African entrepreneurs to foster economic growth and transformation.

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RCP Secures Grants

Rural Community Partners (RCP) secured nearly $4 million in grants for community development in Fort Scott, Bronson, and Mapleton.
A new small business grant program will launch, building on a previous initiative that invested over $3 million locally.
RCP partners with organizations like the University of Kansas Medical and Kansas Health Foundation to boost health and economic growth.
Upcoming projects include a Community Health Needs Assessment and participation in the Network Kansas Annual Conference in May.
Jody Love's nomination for the Governor’s Council on Wellness highlights RCP's increasing impact on regional health initiatives.

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Elumelu Foundation Empowers Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) will unveil its 11th Entrepreneurship Programme cohort on March 22, 2025.
Entrepreneurs selected will receive $5,000 in seed capital, along with training and mentorship.
Since 2015, TEF has supported over 2 million Africans, distributing $100 million and generating 1.5 million jobs.
TEF's mission is to empower African entrepreneurs to foster economic growth and transformation.

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