FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Cycle II

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. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

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.

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.

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.

Application deadline: Application deadline: May 29, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

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

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.