FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund provides grants to grassroots organizations that use education and sport to empower children in underserved communities. The initiative aims to strengthen literacy, improve learning outcomes, and expand access to safe play and inclusive education. Projects should demonstrate measurable impact and align with the fund’s mission to create a more equitable future through learning and football.

• Be a legally registered nonprofit in the country of implementation
• Serve 500–10,000 individuals
• Request less than 50% of their annual budget
• Submit only one application
• Financial stability (3 years of audits or certified records)
• Direct implementation capacity
• Child safeguarding framework
• Inclusive practices for girls, disabled students, and diverse learners
• Alignment with Global Citizen’s K–12 education goals and use of sports for learning