Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026/2027: ₦6 Million for Nigerian Educators

 Nigerian teachers can apply for the Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026/2027. ₦6 million is available across 26 grants. Deadline: 6 November 2026. See eligibility and how to apply.

Are you a teacher or education professional in Nigeria with a project that could change learning outcomes in your school or community? The Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026/2027 could help you fund it. Yes, Nigerians are eligible. The grant is designed for Nigerian educators.

What Is the Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant?

The Impact Grant is an educator-led funding programme from the Prince Casper Foundation, a privately funded nonprofit focused on quality education (SDG 4) in underserved communities. It supports teachers and students in rural and underserved communities across Nigeria. Funding goes toward classroom resources, infrastructure, technology, student-focused initiatives, and professional development.

The Foundation puts money directly in the hands of educators who already understand their students' needs, instead of giving general-purpose funding.

Grant Value: How Much Can You Win?

₦6 million is available for 2026/2027, shared among 26 winners across three tiers:

-Tier: Award per winner

-Number of winners: 

• Trailblazer
• ₦500,000
• 7

-Catalyst:

• ₦200,000
• 6

-Launchpad

• ₦100,000
• 13

You don't pick your tier. The selection committee assigns it based on your project's scope, cost, need, relevance, and potential impact.

Four Focus Areas

Your project should fit at least one of these:

-Learning Access: classroom readiness, learning materials, literacy, attendance, and better learning environments.

-Digital Innovation: ICT infrastructure, digital literacy, e-learning, and reducing the digital divide.

-Educator Excellence: teacher training, classroom engagement, school leadership, and teaching resources.

-Inclusive Empowerment: reducing dropout, supporting vulnerable learners, and improving opportunities for girls and other underserved groups.

Who Is Eligible?

You can apply if you:

-Are actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria, contributing to the learning of children and young people in primary or secondary education

-Work in a rural, underserved, or educationally disadvantaged community

-Can show genuine financial need affecting teaching and learning

-Have a relevant educational project aligned with the focus areas

-Can show capacity to deliver it

-Prince Casper Fellows may apply too, but priority goes to applicants who haven't received the Impact Grant before.

How Applications Are Judged

Criterion

Weight

Impact potential and sustainability

30%

Demonstration of need

20%

Feasibility and implementation plan

20%

Relevance and alignment

10%

Applicant capacity and track record

10%

Budget clarity and accountability

10%

Impact and sustainability carry the most weight, so explain how your project will keep benefiting students after the money is spent.

What You Need to Apply

-A Letter of Intent (500–750 words) covering the problem, your solution, and the expected impact

-A CV with a recent headshot

-Supporting materials (optional but useful), submitted as a single PDF

Deadline

Opened: 21 September 2026

Closes: 6 November 2026

Winners announced: to be announced

👉 Application Link

Apply here: https://apply.princecasper.org/

Full details are on the Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant page. Questions can go to grants@princecasper.org.

-Describe one specific problem. "My school lacks a science lab" beats "education in Nigeria needs help."

-Say who is affected and how many.

-Cost everything. A clear, itemised budget earns trust.

-Show a realistic timeline.

-Plan for sustainability. Past winners include a Biology laboratory, learning recovery work in Makoko, and classroom resources, and several had school support for the long term.

-Start now. Don't wait for the last week.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the grant?

₦6 million in total, with individual awards of ₦500,000, ₦200,000, or ₦100,000.

What is the deadline?

6 November 2026.

Can I choose my grant tier?

No. The selection committee decides.

Can I apply if I'm not a teacher?

Education-sector professionals who contribute to primary or secondary learning outcomes can apply.

Don't Miss the Next Opportunity

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Apply before 6 November 2026, and tell us in the comments if you do. 💛