Deadline: August 1, 2025
The UEFA Foundation for Children – 2025 Call for Projects is now open for applications! Running from June 30 to August 1, 2025, this annual opportunity supports initiatives that use sport—especially football—to promote the rights and well-being of children worldwide. If your organization works with children and youth in humanitarian or development contexts, this is a powerful funding opportunity not to be missed.
About the UEFA Foundation for Children – 2025 Call for Projects
The UEFA Foundation for Children – 2025 Call for Projects invites NGOs, charities, football associations, and sports-focused organizations globally to submit proposals. The selected projects will receive financial support to improve children’s lives through sport-driven initiatives.
Since its creation, the UEFA Foundation has funded over 577 projects in 138 countries, positively impacting nearly 5 million children across the globe.
Key Focus Areas
To be considered for funding, your project must address at least one of the following themes:
- Access to sport
- Personal development and life skills
- Health and healthy lifestyles
- Disability inclusion and support
- Assistance to children affected by conflict
- Gender equality
- Youth employability
- Infrastructure and equipment
- Environmental sustainability
- Strengthening partnerships in child welfare and sports
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to any organization—regardless of location—that:
- Implements sport-based projects for children or youth
- Aligns with the values of the UEFA Foundation, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, its code of ethics, and sustainability principles
- Demonstrates clear, measurable impact and strong community or institutional engagement
Application and Selection Timeline
- Applications Open: June 30, 2025
- Deadline to Apply: August 1, 2025
- Selection Period: Autumn 2025
- Results Announced: November 2025 (after approval by the UEFA Foundation Board of Trustees)
Budget and Support
The UEFA Foundation typically allocates approximately €5 million annually to dozens of projects across continents. Projects are evaluated based on:
- Alignment with the Foundation’s goals
- Feasibility and sustainability
- Impact metrics and scalability
- Ethical and inclusive approach
Best Practices for a Strong Proposal
To increase your chance of success, ensure your proposal:
- Aligns clearly with at least one of the Foundation’s focus areas
- Outlines tangible, measurable outcomes
- Demonstrates community or cross-sector collaboration
- Reflects a deep understanding of the children’s needs in your chosen context
- Respects the ethical, child-safety, and environmental principles of the Foundation
How to Apply
Organizations interested in the UEFA Foundation for Children – 2025 Call for Projects can:
👉 Apply here
👉 Read more about the programme
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re working in post-conflict recovery, girls’ empowerment, refugee sports education, or building safe recreational spaces—this is your chance to turn your ideas into reality with the support of a trusted global institution. Don’t miss the UEFA Foundation for Children – 2025 Call for Projects, a pathway to creating long-lasting impact for vulnerable children through sport.
Need help with your application?
Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review.
