Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2.0 2026/2027 for Nigerian Teachers and Educators

About

The Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant supports educators working to improve learning outcomes in underserved communities across Nigeria.

The programme is designed to provide funding directly to people working in education so they can implement projects that address real challenges in classrooms and schools. The 2026/2027 cycle focuses on four areas: Learning Access, Digital Innovation, Educator Excellence and Inclusive Empowerment.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

1. Be actively involved in Nigeria's primary or secondary education sector.

2. Work directly with, or contribute to, the learning and development of children and young people.

3. Serve a rural, underserved or educationally disadvantaged community.

4.Demonstrate a genuine financial need affecting their ability to improve educational outcomes.

5. Propose a defined project with a clear budget, timeline and expected impact.

Eligible roles can include classroom teachers, school leaders, education programme staff, school administrators and qualifying volunteers. The grant is intended for educational projects rather than personal expenses or general salary support.

Grant benefits

The Foundation has announced a total of 6 million Naira for 26 successful applicants, distributed across three funding tiers:

• Trailblazer: 500,000 Naira each for 7 projects.

• Catalyst: 200,000 Naira each for 6 projects.

• Launchpad: 100,000 Naira each for 13 projects.

The selection committee determines the appropriate funding tier based on the project's scope, need, cost and relevance.

Focus areas

Applicants can select two focus areas from the following:

1. Learning Access: Learning resources, classroom infrastructure and improved access to education.

2. Digital Innovation: Digital learning tools, technology and connectivity.

3. Educator Excellence: Teacher development, instructional quality and school leadership.

4. inclusive Empowerment: Inclusive education, learner support and community empowerment.

Required application materials

Applicants should prepare an online application describing the educational challenge, proposed solution, budget and expected outcomes. The programme also requests a 500 to 750 word letter of intent explaining the problem, the proposed intervention and its anticipated impact.

How to apply

1. Visit the official Impact Grant application portal.

2. Review the eligibility criteria and guidelines.

3. Prepare your project description, budget and letter of intent.

4. Complete the online application and upload the required documents.

5. Review all details before submitting.

Application link

https://apply.princecasper.org/

Application deadline

6 November 2026. Applications opened on 21 September 2026.

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