Grant opportunity

UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026

Recognizes outstanding literacy programmes globally.

PrizeLiteracyEducationGlobalResearch funding
Funder
UNESCO
1 Jun 2026 (passed)
1 Jun 2026 (passed): Jun 1, 2026
Award
See official call page
Applicant
Literacy programmes via nominating entities
Discipline
Education and Higher Education
Region
Global
Posted
Jun 11, 2026

Call summary

Overview

UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026 is a prize from UNESCO. Recognizes outstanding literacy programmes globally.

Who can apply

Literacy programmes via nominating entities

What it supports

  • Education and Higher Education
  • Global
  • Prize

Funding and duration

  • See official call page

1 Jun 2026 (passed)

1 Jun 2026 (passed): Jun 1, 2026

How to apply

Use the linked official source page to confirm the full call text, eligibility rules, required documents, deadline and submission route before applying.

Call details

Source-based overview

Recognizes outstanding literacy programmes globally. The funder or organiser is UNESCO. The stated region or country focus is Global. The target applicants are Literacy programmes via nominating entities. The deadline or key date recorded for this call is 1 Jun 2026 (passed). Applicants should verify eligibility, funding rules, required documents and submission instructions on the official source page.

Eligibility

Literacy programmes via nominating entities

Funding and benefits

See official call page

Themes and supported activities

Education and Higher Education

Global

Prize

Deadline and timeline

1 Jun 2026 (passed): 1 Jun 2026 (passed): Jun 1, 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

Use the linked official source page to confirm the full call text, eligibility rules, required documents, deadline and submission route before applying.

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.