Apply for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund 2025-26

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Nov 7
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🌍 About the Opportunity:

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is now open for applications from grassroots, community-based organisations worldwide. This fund, a partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, supports initiatives that combine quality education and sport to create greater access and opportunity for children in underserved communities.

What the Fund Offers:

Grants ranging from USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 per organisation.
Support for programmes that expand access to learning, improve infrastructure or inclusive environments, integrate sport/football and education, and target underserved children — especially girls or children with disabilities
A global reach — the fund will invest in grassroots programmes across multiple countries, via community-based organisations.

Who Can Apply:

Legally registered non-profit/community-based organisations in their country of operation.
Organisations that serve a population of approx 500 – 10,000 individuals (in some cases) and where the requested grant is less than 50% of their annual budget.
Programmes that demonstrate clear impact potential, alignment with education & sport, and sustainability.

Application Deadline:

31 December 2025

Why This Matters:

For organisations focused on education, sport, youth development or community upliftment, this is a major funding opportunity. The blend of sport (via FIFA) and education (via Global Citizen) brings a unique angle — using football and learning as levers for social change. If your organisation is ready to scale, has solid impact measurement, and serves youth in underserved areas, this fund could provide the resources and visibility to elevate your work.