Prince Casper Foundation Offers ₦6 Million Grant for Teachers

The Prince Casper Foundation has opened applications for its ₦6 million Impact Grant scheme aimed at supporting primary and secondary educators in disadvantaged Nigerian communities. The grant program, which runs until November 6, 2026, will distribute 26 grants across three tiers: seven ₦500,000 Trailblazer awards, six ₦200,000 Catalyst awards, and thirteen ₦100,000 Launchpad awards.

Eligible applicants include certified teachers, school administrators, and NGO volunteers working in low-income urban and rural areas. To apply, candidates must submit a proposal of 500 to 750 words, an itemized budget, a project timeline, and a referee letter for projects launching in January 2027.

The current economic climate, marked by rising inflation, limits the impact of these grants, with a ₦100,000 allocation covering fewer than 15 standard textbooks or a month of broadband for a rural computer room. Past funding cycles have shown a maintenance gap in recipient schools, necessitating a focus on tracking long-term educational outcomes.