FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a bold new initiative to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world. With the goal of raising over $100 million by the 2026 World Cup Final, the Fund will support education efforts and FIFA’s Football for Schools program across more than 200 countries.

The Fund aims to expand access to quality education, literacy, and football for 100,000 children worldwide, aligning with the global average investment of $1,000 per K–12 student annually. This initiative marks a significant step forward in our mission to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Organizations working to provide education and sports programming for children in underserved communities around the world are invited to apply for grants of up to $250,000 USD. The first cohort of grantees will be announced in early 2026.

What you need to know:

• Grant range from $50,000–$250,000 USD
• Open to Community-based nonprofits serving 500–10,000 people annually
• Supports K–12 education, sport-based learning
• focuses on equity and inclusion, infrastructure, and community-led solutions
• Approximately 150 grants in Cycle 1
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

If you, or any person or entity you know wants to learn more about how to contribute to the Fund, please don’t hesitate to reach out. And please kindly consider helping us spread the word to organizations that may be eligible with our toolkit here.

To make it easier, I’ve included a draft email that you can forward directly to your networks.

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Further details on how to apply here!

Thank you for your continued leadership, support, and partnership.