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FIFA GLOBAL CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND 

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund supports grassroots organizations expanding access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities. By uniting resources and partnerships, FIFA and Global Citizen aim to give every child the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Apply now to join in building a brighter, more equitable future for children worldwide.

ELIGIBILITY:

Application Types: Organizations may apply for General Operating Support or Program/Project Support. 

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

Request Amount: The amount requested must be less than 50% of the applicant’s annual budget for the proposed grant year. 

One-time grant: Grants are for one year only, and grantees are not invited to reapply. 

Amount: Approximately 150 organizations will be funded in Cycle I, 2026. 

Reporting: Grant recipients will be required to submit to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund a midterm and final report. 

Screening: Those applicants that pass initial screening may be invited to meet with Fund officials. 

Language: The application is currently available in English only but will be translated into other languages soon. Applicants may apply in their native language. 

Confirmation: Upon submitting an application, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund will send confirmation that the application was received. In addition, applicants might hear from the Fund’s staff prior to December 31, 2025, if there are any questions about their application. 

Submission Limit: Only one application to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund may be submitted per applicant. 

BENEFIT:

Grants range from $50,000- $250,000 USD

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PEP: AFRICA FELLOWS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM 2025/2026 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: 30th of April 2025 (23:59 GMT).

LOCATION: Africa

The Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI), in collaboration with PEP, invites young African researchers who are motivated to improve education and could benefit from additional support to submit an expression of interest in AFEP. The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) aims to address this local capacity gap and improve education decision-making across Sub-Saharan Africa. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this call, applicants must: 

Be a national of a Sub-Saharan African country; 

Have an MA or PhD degree, preferably in Economics, education policy, social/public policy, development studies or international development, with a strong focus on education. While a PhD is not mandatory, GEAI and PEP encourage fresh PhD  graduates who can benefit from mentorship and additional training to become solid researchers; 

Be proficient in quantitative data analysis, with a strong knowledge of data analysis software such as R and Stata;  

Not be older than 35 years old; 

Demonstrate interest in education policy research and analysis; 

Work for the government or have an affiliation at either a research or higher education institution in a Sub-Saharan African country and intend to do so for the foreseeable future; 

Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply. 

BENEFIT:

The funding includes a $35K research (cash) grant. The program will also directly cover up to $25K in expenses for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and in-country workshops to share research findings and training. 

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