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I almost gave up — then I found Alleviate.org

Bola had a mission. But like many grassroots leaders, she didn’t have the funding, the team, or the time to apply for endless grants.

Ethan Wallace
Ethan Wallace
Impact Communications Editor
June 3, 2025

Now, I’m not just applying — I’m actually hopeful.

— Bola A., Founder – Nigeria

👋 Meet Bola, a nonprofit founder from Nigeria.

Bola had a mission. But like many grassroots leaders, she didn’t have the funding, the team, or the time to apply for endless grants.

“I was honestly burnt out. I had 10 tabs open, 3 half-written proposals, and nothing to show for it.”

Then she joined Alleviate.org — and everything changed.

💡 She activated Funding Alerts and started receiving relevant grants aligned to her work — filtered by location, sector, and SDGs.


✍️ She used the Proposal Generator to draft a clear, funder-ready proposal in under 15 minutes.


✅ Within her first week, she submitted 5 quality applications — without guesswork.

 

“Now, I’m not just applying — I’m actually hopeful.”
— Bola A., Founder – Nigeria

 

Feeling stuck? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to stay there.
Join Bola and a multitude of others using Alleviate.org to take control of their funding journey.

 

🎁 Use your free trial to start unlocking opportunities.

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