About this opportunity
The teacher closest to a struggling classroom usually knows exactly what would help. The Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026/2027 is built on that idea. It puts ₦6 million directly into the hands of 26 educators working in rural, underserved and otherwise educationally disadvantaged communities across Nigeria, funding work that is already taking shape in their classrooms rather than a proposal written for a form.
The grant is run by the Prince Casper Foundation, a privately funded nonprofit incorporated in Canada under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and based in Langley, British Columbia, with a mission centred on quality education for children and young people. This cycle is aimed entirely at Nigerian education and is organised around four priority areas: Learning Access, Digital Innovation, Educator Excellence and Inclusive Empowerment.
Money arrives in three tiers instead of one flat amount. Seven Trailblazer awards of ₦500,000 each make up ₦3,500,000, six Catalyst awards of ₦200,000 each make up ₦1,200,000, and thirteen Launchpad awards of ₦100,000 each make up ₦1,300,000. You do not pick a tier. The selection committee sets the tier and the amount from the scope, cost, educational need and relevance of your project.
Applications opened on September 21, 2026 and close on November 6, 2026. The core of the application is a 500 to 750 word letter of intent, a CV with a recent headshot, and any supporting material combined into a single PDF. The scoring is published, which is rare and useful: impact potential and sustainability carry 30 percent, demonstrated need 20 percent, feasibility and implementation plan 20 percent, relevance and alignment 10 percent, applicant capacity and track record 10 percent, and budget clarity and accountability 10 percent.
What you receive
- A share of ₦6,000,000 in grant funding, awarded to 26 educators
- Trailblazer award of ₦500,000 for transformational, large scale projects
- Catalyst award of ₦200,000 to accelerate a proven initiative that is ready to scale
- Launchpad award of ₦100,000 as early stage funding for a ground level idea
- Funding that is not locked to a single theme, since projects may sit in any of the four focus areas
- Published scoring criteria, so you know exactly how the application will be judged
Who can apply
- Be actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria, working directly with or contributing to the learning, development or educational outcomes of children and young people within primary or secondary education
- Be serving or working within a rural, underserved or otherwise educationally disadvantaged community in Nigeria
- Demonstrate a clear and genuine financial need that affects your ability to support or improve teaching or learning outcomes
- Propose a project that fits one or more of the four focus areas: Learning Access, Digital Innovation, Educator Excellence, Inclusive Empowerment
- Prince Casper Fellows may apply, and priority goes to applicants who have not previously received the Impact Grant
Who should not apply
- The grant is for educators in Nigeria, so applicants outside the Nigerian primary or secondary education context are not the intended audience
- You cannot select your own funding tier. The committee sets the tier and amount from the scope, cost, need and relevance of the project
- The Foundation publishes no age requirement for applicants, and no requirement to be a classroom teacher specifically, but the work must sit within primary or secondary education
Documents to prepare
- Letter of intent of 500 to 750 words, explaining the educational challenge, your proposed solution and the anticipated impact
- Curriculum vitae covering your professional background, teaching experience and key achievements, with a recent headshot
- Supporting materials that demonstrate your qualifications and impact, uploaded as a single PDF
- A costed budget and a project timeline, since budget clarity and feasibility are both scored
How to apply
- Read the grant page on the Foundation website and pick the focus area or areas your project sits in
- Draft your 500 to 750 word letter of intent before you open the form, then prepare your CV with a recent headshot and your supporting materials as one PDF
- Start the application in the official portal at https://apply.princecasper.org/Apply
- Complete the online form and upload your documents before the cycle closes on November 6, 2026
- Keep your application number, since it is your reference for follow up
- Watch for the announcement of winners, which the Foundation lists as to be announced after the close
Selection process
- Applications are scored against published weights: 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%
- Applicant capacity is scored at the interview and reference stage, so shortlisted applicants should expect to be contacted
- The selection committee assigns the grant tier and award amount for successful projects
- Announcement of winners is listed as to be announced
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
How much is available and how is it split?
₦6,000,000 in total, awarded to 26 grantees across three tiers: ₦500,000 to 7 Trailblazer projects, ₦200,000 to 6 Catalyst projects and ₦100,000 to 13 Launchpad projects.
Can I choose which tier I apply for?
No. The selection committee determines the tier and the award amount based on the scope, cost, need and relevance of each proposed project.
Do I have to be a classroom teacher?
You do not have to stand in front of a class, but you must work directly with or contribute to the learning and development of children and young people in primary or secondary education in an underserved Nigerian community.
Is there an application fee?
No fee is listed for the Impact Grant. The application is completed online through the Foundation's own portal.
When does the cycle close?
The application period runs from September 21, 2026 to November 6, 2026. The official page gives the closing date without a specific cut-off time, so submit well before that date.
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