FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Cycle II

About the opportunity

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund provides grants to grassroots organizations working to improve education and sports access for children in underserved communities. Cycle II applications are open from 11 May to 29 May 2026.

Global Citizen / FIFA lists this opportunity for Grassroots nonprofit organizations, Education & Social Sciences, Global.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Education & Social Sciences grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Global contexts.

Eligibility

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

Organizations may apply for general operating support or programme/project support.

Applicants must be legally registered nonprofits in the country where grant funds will be used and must directly implement the proposed activities.

Funding and benefits

Approximately 30 organizations will be funded in Cycle II. Grants range from USD 50,000 to USD 250,000, and the request must be less than 50% of the applicant's annual budget for the proposed grant year.

Themes and supported activities

Projects should address local learning barriers, educational infrastructure, inclusion, child safeguarding, and direct access to education or sports opportunities.

The fund prioritizes community-based work that improves learning quality, access, literacy, equity, and inclusion for children.

Grant recipients submit mid-term and final reports.

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: May 29, 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

Apply through the official Global Citizen application page and linked application portal by 29 May 2026 at 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

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.