FIFA Global Citizen Fund Awards Grants in SA, Worldwide to Provide Children with Education, Sports

FIFA, Global Citizen launch 1st grants from $100M education fund

FIFA and Global Citizen have unveiled the first group of recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, marking the first major rollout of a global initiative that uses fo...

FIFA Global Citizen fund awards grants in SA, worldwide to provide children with education, sports

First group of grantees ‘selected through a highly competitive, multi-stage process’

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Announces First Cohort of Grantees

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has announced its first cohort of grantees, marking an important step toward expanding access to education and opportunity for children worldwide. The Fund aims to raise US$100 million by the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to support access to quality education and sport for children worldwide. Created through a partnership between FIFA and Global Citizen, the Fund brings together the power of sport and th…

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund awards grants to grassroots organisations across 10 countries worldwide boosting education and sport access

[»] Jump to Summary… Football is once again stepping outside the pitch and into classrooms and community spaces. The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has just announced its first wave of funding, backing organisations that blend education with sport to support children in underserved communities. At the heart of it is a simple idea: football can be more than entertainment. FIFA leadership says it can become a tool for opportunity, especially f…

FIFA and Global Citizen Award First Grants from $100M Education Fund - Ministry of Sport

FIFA and Global Citizen have announced the first 27 grassroots organisations selected as grant recipients for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Announced on 11 May 2026, the grants range from USD 50,000 to USD 250,000, supporting local initiatives across 10 countries that integrate football and quality education for children in underserved communities. The fund is a mechanical necessity for FIFA’s social responsibility framework ahead of t…

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund awards grants to first Group of Community-Based Organizations Providing Children with Access to Quality Education and Sports

Global Citizen and FIFA today announced the first round of grant recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. 27 grassroots organizations from 10 countries around the world have been selected to receive awards ranging from USD $50,000–$250,000 to further their vital work providing access to quality education and sports to children in underserved communities. […]