Grant Overview

• Application Types

  Organizations may apply for General Operating Support or Program/Project Support.

• Organization

  Applicants must be community-based, grassroots organizations serving between 500 and 10,000 individuals.

• Request Amount

  The amount requested must be less than 50% of the applicant’s annual budget for the proposed grant year.

• One-time grant

  Grants are for one year only and grantees are not invited to reapply.

• Amount

  Approximately 150 organizations will be funded in Cycle I, 2026.

• Reporting
  Grant recipients will be required to submit to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund a mid-term and final report.

• Screening

  Those applicants that pass initial screening may be invited to meet with Fund officials.

• Language

  The application is currently available in English only, but will be translated in other languages soon. Applicants may apply in their native language.

• Confirmation
  Upon submitting an application, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund will send confirmation that the application was received. In addition, applicants might hear from the Fund’s staff prior to December 31, 2025, if there are any questions about their application.

• Submission Limit
  Only one application to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund may be submitted per applicant.

• Range

  Grants range from $50K- $250K USD

• Addressing Local Learning Barriers

  • Financial Impediments to Education: Does the organization demonstrate a commitment to mitigating the financial barriers that often prevent children, particularly vulnerable populations, from accessing or continuing their education?
  • Educational Infrastructure: Are the organization’s initiatives aimed at improving the physical infrastructure of educational facilities, creating more conducive and accessible learning environments?
  • Inclusive Practices: Is the organization committed to developing and implementing inclusive practices that ensure equitable opportunities for all students, with a particular focus on female students and students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, breaking down systemic barriers to their participation and success?
  • Child Safeguarding: Does the organization demonstrate a robust framework for child safeguarding, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all children involved in its programs?

   

  • Legal Non-Profit Registration

    The applicant organization must possess unequivocal legal registration as a non-profit entity within the specific country where the grant funds are intended to be utilized.
  • Direct Implementation of Proposed Activities
    The organization must be directly involved in carrying out the initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access or improving educational quality, for which funding is sought.
  • Demonstrable Financial Stability
    Organizations must exhibit robust financial stability, evidenced by a minimum of 3 years of comprehensive financial audits where available or certified financial records.