Theirworld is a global children’s charity committed to ending the global education crisis and unlocking the potential of the next generation. As part of this mission, the organisation has announced the opening of its Small Grants Programme for 2026. The programme is designed to provide targeted financial support to registered charities and non-profit organisations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged, vulnerable, and overlooked children and young people around the world, including in Nigeria.
The Small Grants Programme focuses on supporting practical, community-driven projects that can deliver measurable impact at the grassroots level. By providing flexible funding, Theirworld aims to help organisations strengthen existing interventions, pilot innovative ideas, and expand solutions that address key challenges facing young people globally.
Focus Areas
The Small Grants Programme supports projects that align with Theirworld’s core pillars. Eligible proposals must clearly fall under one or more of the following areas:
- Education
- Projects that promote access to quality education for children and young people
- Initiatives that support early childhood development and learning readiness
- Programmes aimed at improving learning outcomes in underserved communities
- Health
- Initiatives that improve the physical health of children and adolescents
- Projects addressing mental health, emotional well-being, and psychosocial support
- Community-based health interventions that directly benefit young people
- Skills for the Future
- Programmes that equip young people with digital, vocational, or technical skills
- Initiatives focused on employability, entrepreneurship, and leadership development
- Projects that prepare youth for future work and changing economic realities
Grant Information
Successful organisations under the Small Grants Programme will receive funding ranging from USD 1,000 to USD 10,000. These grants are intended to support:
- The scaling of existing projects with proven community impact
- Pilot programmes testing new approaches to education, health, or skills development
- Grassroots initiatives that require flexible funding to meet urgent needs
The funding is designed to be catalytic, helping organisations strengthen delivery, reach more beneficiaries, and demonstrate results that can attract further support.
Eligibility and Participation
This call for proposals is open to legally registered non-profit organisations and charities operating globally. Organisations based in Nigeria are eligible to apply, provided they meet the programme requirements. Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- Legal registration as a charity or non-profit organisation
- A strong understanding of the local community they serve
- Proven experience working with disadvantaged or marginalised children and youth
- A clear plan for how the grant will be used to achieve measurable impact
Projects must align clearly with at least one of the programme’s focus areas, and proposals should show how outcomes will be monitored and reported.
How to Apply
Interested organisations are advised to visit the official Theirworld website to review the full eligibility criteria and application guidelines before applying. All proposals must be submitted in English, and applicants should ensure that their organisational goals and proposed activities align strictly with the programme’s objectives.
Applications for the 2026 Small Grants Programme close on 16 February 2026.
Link to Apply: APPLY HERE
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