{"id":65526,"date":"2025-10-28T05:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=65526"},"modified":"2025-10-28T05:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:47:53","slug":"fifa-global-citizen-education-fund-usd-50000-250000-now-open-for-global-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=65526","title":{"rendered":"FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund (USD $50,000 \u2013 $250,000) Now Open for Global Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"page-section-plugin page-section-plugin__1158631 fifa-header\">\n<div class=\"bst\">\n<div class=\"bst-container-fluid p-0 m-0\">\n<div class=\"bst-row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 page-column-plugin__1158634\">\n<section class=\"page-section-plugin page-section-plugin__1158635 lazy-loaded lazy-hidden\">\n<div class=\"bst\">\n<div class=\"bst-container p-0 m-0\">\n<div class=\"bst-row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 page-column-plugin__1158636\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"page-section-plugin page-section-plugin__1158602 \">\n<div class=\"bst\">\n<div class=\"bst-container-fluid-cushion pt-5 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"bst-row eligibility mt-4\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 page-column-plugin__1158618\">\n<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"667\">The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is now accepting applications from grassroots, community-based organizations <strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"366\">worldwide<\/strong>. This global grant opportunity provides <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"434\">USD $50,000 to $250,000<\/strong> grant to support initiatives that expand access to quality education and sport for children in underserved communities across <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"584\">all regions and countries<\/strong>, provided the organization is legally registered in the country of implementation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"813\">The Fund aims to remove barriers to learning, strengthen educational infrastructure, and promote inclusive education through the power of sport.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"838\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"838\">About the Grant<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"870\">Eligible Application Types<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"899\">Organizations may apply for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"967\">\n<li data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"937\">\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"937\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"931\">General Operating Support<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"967\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"967\"><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"967\">Program\/Project Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"995\">Eligible Organizations<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1167\">\n<li data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1057\">\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1057\">Community-based, legally registered nonprofit organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1106\">\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1106\">Serving <strong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1106\">between 500 and 10,000 individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1167\">\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1167\">Based in <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1146\">any country or continent<\/strong> (global eligibility)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1184\">Grant Range<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1214\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1214\">USD $50,000 to $250,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1305\">Request must be <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1250\">less than 50%<\/strong> of the organization\u2019s annual budget for the grant year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1327\">One-Time Funding<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1415\">This is a <strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1360\">one-year, one-time<\/strong> grant. Recipients <strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1397\">cannot reapply<\/strong> in future cycles.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1437\">Number of Grants<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1516\">Approximately <strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1473\">150 organizations<\/strong> will receive funding under Cycle I (2026).<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1562\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1562\">Application Process and Requirements<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1577\">Reporting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1613\">Selected organizations must submit:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1695\">\n<li data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1644\">\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1644\">A <strong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1637\">mid-term report<\/strong>, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1695\">\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1695\">A <strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1665\">final report<\/strong> at the end of the grant cycle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1710\">Screening<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1777\">Shortlisted applicants may be invited to meet with Fund officials.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1798\">Language Access<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<li data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1847\">Application currently available in <strong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1847\">English<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1903\">\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1903\">Organizations <strong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1903\">may submit in their native language<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1956\">Additional language versions will be released soon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1985\">Confirmation of Receipt<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2123\">Applicants will receive confirmation after submission. Fund staff may follow up before <strong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2094\">December 31, 2025<\/strong>, if clarification is needed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2145\">Submission Limit<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2199\">Only <strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2187\">one application per organization<\/strong> is allowed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"btn--alt\" href=\"https:\/\/online.foundationsource.com\/myfs\/eligibility-quiz?equiz.name=true&amp;siteId=611842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Apply Now (open in new tab)\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2228\">Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2263\">Removing Barriers to Learning<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2483\">\n<li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2289\">Financial inclusion<\/strong> for children facing economic hardship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2374\">\n<p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2374\"><strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2372\">Improving educational infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2442\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2440\">Inclusive learning for girls and children with disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2483\">\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2483\"><strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2483\">Strong child safeguarding measures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2526\">Organizational and Legal Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2654\">\n<li data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2604\">\n<p data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2604\">Must be <strong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2569\">legally registered nonprofit<\/strong> in the country of implementation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2654\">\n<p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2654\">Must directly implement the activities proposed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2684\">Financial Responsibility<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2795\">\n<li data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2723\">\n<p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2723\">Demonstrated <strong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2723\">financial stability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2795\">\n<p data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2795\">At least <strong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2795\">three years of audited or certified financial statements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2851\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2851\">Additional K\u201312 Education Selection Priorities<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"3248\">\n<li data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2901\">\n<p data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2901\">Urgency and scale of the educational challenge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<p data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2959\">Equity and outreach to historically marginalized groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3002\">\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3002\">Socioeconomic vulnerability of community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3057\">\n<p data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3057\">Geographic diversity, especially underserved regions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3114\">\n<p data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3114\">Implementation feasibility and organizational capacity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3165\">\n<p data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3165\">Alignment with FIFA and Global Citizen&#8217;s mission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3208\">\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3208\">Scalability and long-term sustainability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3248\">\n<p data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3248\">Community ownership and participation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3266\">Timeline<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<thead data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3298\">\n<tr data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3298\">\n<th data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3276\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cycle<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3288\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Key Dates<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3298\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<tr data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3386\">\n<td data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3340\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cycle I<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3378\">Applications Open: October 27, 2025<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3386\">Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3440\">\n<td data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3395\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3435\">Applications Close: December 31, 2025<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3440\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3497\">\n<td data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3449\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3492\">Award Notifications: Early February 2026<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3497\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<td data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3509\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cycle II<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3526\">Dates TBA 2026<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3541\">Forthcoming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3577\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 page-column-plugin__1158648\">\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-top row-flex-stack-md\">\n<p><strong>What is the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-bottom slidedown\">\n<p>The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a joint initiative to expand access to quality education and sports for children worldwide. The Fund mobilizes resources and partnerships to support grassroots organizations improving education outcomes, particularly for children in underserved communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-top row-flex-stack-md\">\n<p><strong>What does the fund do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-bottom slidedown\">\n<ul>\n<li>Provides grants to grassroots organizations advancing education and sports.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens literacy, learning quality, and access for children globally.<\/li>\n<li>Connects the worlds of sport, culture, and philanthropy to drive measurable impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-top row-flex-stack-md\">\n<p><strong>Who is on the advisory board and what do they do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-bottom slidedown\">\n<p>The non-fiduciary advisory board includes Hugh Jackman, The Weeknd, Ivanka Trump, Gianni Infantino, Hugh Evans, Serena Williams, Shakira, Kak\u00e1 and Bank of America co-president Jim DeMare,\u00a0who will provide strategic guidance to ensure the fund achieves maximum impact in its support to organisations dedicated to improving literacy and improving education quality and access for children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-top row-flex-stack-md\">\n<p><strong>Is this the only call for submissions to the grant?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-bottom slidedown\">\n<p>No, there will be more open calls for submissions in 2026. Although, if you do receive a grant, you will not be eligible to apply again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"btn--alt\" href=\"https:\/\/online.foundationsource.com\/myfs\/eligibility-quiz?equiz.name=true&amp;siteId=611842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Apply Now (open in new tab)\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcitizen.org\/en\/projects\/fifa-global-citizen-education-fund\/apply\/?utm_source=social_linkedin&amp;utm_medium=linkedin&amp;utm_campaign=global_edufund_engagement&amp;utm_content=ctalearn_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bst-row eligibility mt-4\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 page-column-plugin__1158629\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"page-section-plugin page-section-plugin__1158645 \"><span id=\"1158645\" class=\"page-section-plugin__section-anchor-link\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bst\">\n<div class=\"bst-container pt-5 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"bst-row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 page-column-plugin__1158646\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 page-column-plugin__1158648\">\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry\">\n<div class=\"accordion-entry-bottom slidedown\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is now accepting applications from grassroots, community-based organizations worldwide. 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