Funder: Grand Challenges Canada
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (TTS #1) | August 2026 (TTS #2) | November 2026 (TTS #3, final)
Funding Amounts: Transition to Scale: $300,000–$1,500,000 CAD for up to 24 months; Proof of Concept: up to $250,000 CAD (POC closed for this cycle)
Summary: Funds innovative, play-based solutions to improve early childhood development and education for crisis-affected children (0–12 years) in Jordan, Lebanon, Kenya, and Uganda.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be not-for-profit, legally incorporated, and registered in at least one eligible country; projects must be implemented directly in-country.