The Al Madad Foundation Education Grant supports civil society organisations providing aid to refugee and displaced children and youth in the Middle East. The grant is open to organisations that work for the improvement of formal education to make it accessible and of high quality. Eligible projects can request up to £100,000, and the application deadline is 23 February 2026.
About The Al Madad Foundation Education Grant
The Al Madad Foundation is a registered UK charity focused on providing quality, accessible education and child protection to vulnerable and displaced populations. The grant aims to support organisations that offer in-person solutions to improve access to the quality of education for refugee and displaced children and youth in the Middle East.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: £100,000
- Maximum award: £100,000
- Project duration supported: up to 3 years.
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Who Can Apply for the Al Madad Foundation Education Grant
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- Eligible organisation types: Registered non-profit organisations and civil society organisationsÂ
- Registration requirements:
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- Organisations must be registered in the country in which they are based.Â
- The organisations must have a child protection policy in place.
- Projects must be completed in person.
- Organisations must offer formal education solutions for children aged 5-18 and youths aged 15-24.
- Organisations may apply for only one grant type: AMF small grants or AMF Spring Grant.
- Geographic eligibility: Middle East
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Displaced children and youth
- Formal education
Application Process
- Complete the online application form on the grant’s official website.
- Successful organisations are invited to submit a full application.
- Â The internal review and the board approve the final funding decisions.
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Required Materials
- Project proposalÂ
- Organisation details
- Child protection policy
Key Dates
- Application deadline: February 23, 2026
- Submissions of full application: April 2026
- Notification timeline: June 2026
- Project start date: September 2026
Selection Notes
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- Funding is competitive, with only exceptional proposals likely to receive full awards. Â
- Priority focus areas: Formal education that benefits children aged 5–18, and youths aged 15-24.Â
- Exclusions:
- Projects promoting a specific religion or faith.
- Duplication of existing workÂ
Official Source of the Al Madad Foundation Education Grant
- Official Application Page: https://www.almadadfoundation.org/spring-grant-call-2026Â
