About the opportunity
The Prince Casper Foundation invites applications for its 2026/2027 Impact Grant, an educator-led funding initiative designed to improve educational outcomes for students in underserved rural communities across Nigeria.
The programme provides a total of ₦6,000,000 to 26 successful educators through three funding categories. It supports initiatives that address educational challenges and improve learning outcomes in underserved communities.
Funding Available;
The grant will be distributed across three funding tiers:
Trailblazer:** ₦500,000 each for 7 successful applicants.
Catalyst:** ₦200,000 each for 6 successful applicants.
Launchpad:** ₦100,000 each for 13 successful applicants.
The selection committee determines the appropriate funding tier based on the scope, cost, need and relevance of the proposed project. Applicants cannot select their preferred tier.
Priority Focus Areas;
Learning Access:** Improving classroom readiness, attendance, literacy and access to educational resources.
Digital Innovation:** Bridging the digital divide and preparing students for a technology-driven economy.
Educator Excellence:** Improving instructional quality, classroom engagement and school leadership.
Inclusive Empowerment:** Promoting educational equity, reducing dropout rates and supporting community development.
Eligibility criteria
- Be actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria.
- Work directly with or contribute to the learning, development or educational outcomes of children and young people in primary or secondary education.
- Be serving or working within a rural, underserved or otherwise educationally disadvantaged community in Nigeria.
- 4. Demonstrate a clear and genuine financial need affecting their ability to support or improve teaching or learning outcomes.
- Previous Prince Casper Fellows are eligible to apply, although priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received the Impact Grant.
Required documents
- Applicants are required to prepare:
- 1. **Letter of Intent (500–750 words):** Explaining the educational challenge, proposed solution and anticipated impact. Submit as PDF.
- 2. **Curriculum Vitae (CV):** Including professional background, teaching experience, key achievements and a recent photograph. Submit as PDF.
- 3. **Itemised Project Budget:** A breakdown of the proposed project costs.
- 4. **Referee:** A referee who can speak to the applicant's work.
- Projects must commence no earlier than January 2027.
Application process
- 11. Visit the official Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant application portal.
- 22. Start your application for the 2026/2027 Impact Grant.
- 33. Complete the online application form.
- 44. Select two preferred focus areas.
- 55. Upload your Letter of Intent, CV and other required information.
- 66. Provide your itemised project budget and referee details.
- 77. Review your application and submit before the deadline.
- 8For enquiries, contact grants@princecasper.org.