The Prince Casper Foundation is inviting applications for its 2026-2027 Impact Grants. The grants support educators working to improve learning for children and young people in rural, underserved and educationally disadvantaged communities across Nigeria. A total of ₦6 million is available for 26 grantees across three categories.
Grant Categories
- Trailblazer Grant: ₦500,000 for transformational projects that drive lasting change. Seven grants are available.
- Catalyst Grant: ₦200,000 to help promising initiatives grow into scalable, long-term solutions. Six grants are available.
- Launchpad Grant: ₦100,000 in seed funding to move an early-stage idea into action. Thirteen grants are available.
You can't choose your tier. The selection committee decides based on your project's scope, cost, need and relevance.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Role: Work in Nigeria's primary or secondary education sector. Classroom teachers, school heads, school administrators, education programme staff, NGO workers and volunteers in education can apply.
- Impact: Contribute directly to the learning and development of children and young people.
- Community: Serve rural, underserved or educationally disadvantaged communities.
- Need: Show a genuine financial need that limits your ability to improve teaching or learning.
Focus Areas
Pick two of the Foundation's four priority areas:
- Learning Access: Classroom resources, school infrastructure, sanitation, water, textbooks and literacy materials.
- Digital Innovation: Computers, internet connectivity, digital learning resources and technology literacy.
- Educator Excellence: Teacher training, teaching methods, digital skills and school leadership.
- Inclusive Empowerment: Special-needs support, psychosocial care, community welfare and vocational skills.
What You Need to Apply
- A Letter of Intent of 500 to 750 words on the educational challenge, your solution and the expected impact.
- Your CV as a PDF, including your education, experience and achievements, plus a recent photograph.
- An itemised project budget.
- A referee who can speak to your work.
Supporting photos, quotations, certificates and evidence of past projects are optional.
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Key Dates
- Applications Opened: September 21, 2026.
- Deadline: November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM WAT.
- Project Start: No earlier than January 2027.
How to Apply
Check the guidelines on the Prince Casper Foundation grants page, then apply through the official application portal before November 6, 2026.
Disclaimer
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