The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is now accepting applications from grassroots, community-based organizations worldwide. This global grant opportunity provides USD $50,000 to $250,000 grant to support initiatives that expand access to quality education and sport for children in underserved communities across all regions and countries, provided the organization is legally registered in the country of implementation.

The Fund aims to remove barriers to learning, strengthen educational infrastructure, and promote inclusive education through the power of sport.

About the Grant

Eligible Application Types

Organizations may apply for:

• General Operating Support, or

• Program/Project Support

Eligible Organizations

• Community-based, legally registered nonprofit organizations

• Serving between 500 and 10,000 individuals

• Based in any country or continent (global eligibility)

Grant Range

• USD $50,000 to $250,000

• Request must be less than 50% of the organization’s annual budget for the grant year

One-Time Funding

This is a one-year, one-time grant. Recipients cannot reapply in future cycles.

Number of Grants

Approximately 150 organizations will receive funding under Cycle I (2026).

Application Process and Requirements

Reporting

Selected organizations must submit:

• A mid-term report, and

• A final report at the end of the grant cycle

Screening

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to meet with Fund officials.

Language Access

• Application currently available in English

• Organizations may submit in their native language

• Additional language versions will be released soon

Confirmation of Receipt

Applicants will receive confirmation after submission. Fund staff may follow up before December 31, 2025, if clarification is needed.

Submission Limit

Only one application per organization is allowed.

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Evaluation Criteria

Removing Barriers to Learning

• Financial inclusion for children facing economic hardship

• Improving educational infrastructure

• Inclusive learning for girls and children with disabilities

• Strong child safeguarding measures

Organizational and Legal Requirements

• Must be legally registered nonprofit in the country of implementation

• Must directly implement the activities proposed

Financial Responsibility

• Demonstrated financial stability

• At least three years of audited or certified financial statements

Additional K–12 Education Selection Priorities

• Urgency and scale of the educational challenge

• Equity and outreach to historically marginalized groups

• Socioeconomic vulnerability of community

• Geographic diversity, especially underserved regions

• Implementation feasibility and organizational capacity

• Alignment with FIFA and Global Citizen’s mission

• Scalability and long-term sustainability

• Community ownership and participation

Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

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