Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026/2027

Overview

The Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant is an educator-led funding opportunity designed for teachers and education professionals working in rural, underserved, and educationally disadvantaged communities in Nigeria. A total of ₦6 million is distributed among 26 successful applicants across three funding tiers:

Trailblazer Tier: ₦500,000 per applicant for 7 grantees (Total: ₦3,500,000)
Catalyst Tier: ₦200,000 per applicant for 6 grantees (Total: ₦1,200,000)
Launchpad Tier: ₦100,000 per applicant for 13 grantees (Total: ₦1,300,000)

Proposed initiatives must align with four core focus areas: Learning Access, Digital Innovation, Educator Excellence, and Inclusive Empowerment.

Eligibility

Must be actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria, contributing to the learning and development of children and young people in primary or secondary education.
Must work within a rural, underserved, or educationally disadvantaged community.
Must demonstrate genuine financial need affecting the ability to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Must present a relevant educational initiative and prove the capacity to implement it successfully.
Prince Casper Fellows may apply, though priority goes to first-time applicants.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the official application portal. Applicants must prepare and submit the following required materials:

A 500–750 word Letter of Intent detailing the educational challenge, proposed solution, and expected impact.
A professional Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting teaching experience, background, and achievements.
A recent headshot and any relevant supporting materials compiled into a single PDF.

Deadline

Applications close on 6 November 2026.

Overview

Trailblazer Tier: ₦500,000 per applicant for 7 grantees (Total: ₦3,500,000)

Catalyst Tier: ₦200,000 per applicant for 6 grantees (Total: ₦1,200,000)

Launchpad Tier: ₦100,000 per applicant for 13 grantees (Total: ₦1,300,000)

Proposed initiatives must align with four core focus areas: Learning Access, Digital Innovation, Educator Excellence, and Inclusive Empowerment.

Eligibility

Must be actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria, contributing to the learning and development of children and young people in primary or secondary education.

Must work within a rural, underserved, or educationally disadvantaged community.

Must demonstrate genuine financial need affecting the ability to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Must present a relevant educational initiative and prove the capacity to implement it successfully.

Prince Casper Fellows may apply, though priority goes to first-time applicants.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via the official application portal. Applicants must prepare and submit the following required materials:

A 500–750 word Letter of Intent detailing the educational challenge, proposed solution, and expected impact.

A professional Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting teaching experience, background, and achievements.

A recent headshot and any relevant supporting materials compiled into a single PDF.