Grant opportunity

UEFA Foundation for Children Call for Projects 2026

The UEFA Foundation for Children is accepting project proposals from organisations and NGOs worldwide working to protect vulnerable children and promote their fundamental rights.

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Funder
UEFA Foundation for Children
Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes
Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes: Jul 31, 2026
Award
Project grant support; final amount depends on UEFA Foundation selection and project terms
Applicant
Organisations and NGOs around the world that work with children and propose practical measures aligned with the Foundation's values and focus areas.
Discipline
Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
Region
Global
Posted
Jul 9, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The UEFA Foundation for Children organises an annual call for projects throughout June and July, open to organisations and NGOs worldwide that work with children.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are organisations and NGOs around the world that share the Foundation's values and propose practical measures to help children in the Foundation's focus areas. The Foundation notes that its support is not limited to projects in Europe.

What it supports

  • Child rights
  • Vulnerable children
  • NGO and civil society projects
  • Global project support

Funding and duration

  • Successful projects receive support determined by the UEFA Foundation for Children board of trustees. Applicants should review the official criteria and application platform for detailed terms.

Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes

Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes: Jul 31, 2026

How to apply

Review the criteria on the official call page and submit through the UEFA Foundation project application portal while the 2026 call is open.

Call details

Source-based overview

The UEFA Foundation for Children call for projects is open throughout June and July 2026. It welcomes applications from organisations and NGOs worldwide that work with children and propose practical measures to promote the fundamental rights of vulnerable children. The board of trustees evaluates submitted projects and decides on selected projects at its autumn meeting.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are organisations and NGOs around the world that share the Foundation's values and propose practical measures to help children in the Foundation's focus areas. The Foundation notes that its support is not limited to projects in Europe.

Funding and benefits

Successful projects receive support determined by the UEFA Foundation for Children board of trustees. Applicants should review the official criteria and application platform for detailed terms.

Themes and supported activities

Child rights

Vulnerable children

NGO and civil society projects

Global project support

Deadline and timeline

Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes: Annual call open throughout June and July 2026; submit before the call closes: Jul 31, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Review the criteria on the official call page and submit through the UEFA Foundation project application portal while the 2026 call is open.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.