Are you a teacher, school head or education worker in Nigeria with a project that could change things for your students? The Prince Casper Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 Impact Grants, and the deadline is 6 November 2026.
Prince Casper Impact Grants at a Glance
- Total funding: ₦6 million across 26 awards
- Funding tiers: ₦500,000, ₦200,000 and ₦100,000
- Who can apply: Educators and education workers in Nigerian primary or secondary education
- Required documents: A 500-750-word Letter of Intent, CV, itemised budget and referee details
- Deadline: 11:59 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT), 6 November 2026
About the Programme
The Prince Casper Foundation is offering 26 grants worth a combined ₦6 million to eligible educators and education workers across Nigeria. Applications opened on 21 September 2026 and close at 11:59 p.m. WAT on 6 November 2026.
Grant Categories and Amounts
| Grant | Number of Awards | Amount Each | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer Grant | 7 | ₦500,000 | Transformational projects intended to support sustainable change |
| Catalyst Grant | 6 | ₦200,000 | Promising initiatives seeking to grow |
| Launchpad Grant | 13 | ₦100,000 | Early-stage projects |
Note: You cannot choose your funding tier. The selection committee will decide awards based on project scope, cost, need and relevance.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify, you must:
- Work in Nigeria’s primary or secondary education sector
- Contribute directly to children’s or young people’s educational outcomes
- Serve rural or underserved communities
- Demonstrate financial need affecting your work
Eligible roles may include teachers, school heads, school administrators, education programme staff, non-governmental organisation (NGO) workers and education volunteers.
Focus Areas
Each applicant must select two of the foundation’s four focus areas:
- Learning Access: Classroom resources, infrastructure, water, sanitation and learning materials
- Digital Innovation: Computers, connectivity, digital resources and technology literacy
- Educator Excellence: Teacher training, teaching practice, digital skills and school leadership
- Inclusive Empowerment: Special-needs support, psychosocial care, welfare and vocational skills
Documents You Will Need
Required:
- A 500-750-word Letter of Intent explaining the problem, your proposed solution and the expected impact
- A PDF curriculum vitae (CV) with a recent photograph
- An itemised budget
- Details of a referee
Optional:
- Supporting photographs
- Quotations
- Certificates
- Evidence of previous projects
How to Apply
- Read the Impact Grants guidelines.
- Prepare the required documents and select your two focus areas.
- Complete the form on the Prince Casper Foundation application portal.
- Submit it by 11:59 p.m. WAT on 6 November 2026.
Important Notes
- Projects should not begin before January 2027.
- For enquiries, email grants@princecasper.org.
