Educational Opportunity Foundation Main Fund 2026

• Open to UK-based charities supporting looked-after children and care leavers under 25.
• International applications must focus on low- and middle-income countries.
• Projects must address education access, quality, or sustainability for marginalized groups.
• UK projects must be targeted interventions rather than universal or whole-school programs.
• Applicants should demonstrate a clear strategy for reaching those underserved by mainstream systems.
• Organizations must be prepared to undergo a rigorous two-stage proposal process.

• Significant financial grants from an annual funding pot of approximately £900,000.
• Funding support for targeted interventions that reach the most underserved young people.
• Access to a structured, two-stage application process with clear feedback loops.
• Opportunities for long-term project sustainability and community impact.
• Support for projects focusing on marginalized communities in low- and middle-income countries.
• Specific, dedicated funding categories for care-experienced youth in the UK.

1. Visit the official Main Fund page to review the specific funding criteria for UK or International projects.
2. Prepare a Stage 1 initial proposal outlining your project’s goals and target demographic.
3. Submit your Stage 1 application through the online portal for initial screening.
4. If successful, you will be invited to submit a detailed Stage 2 proposal for the Grants Committee.
5. The Grants Committee meets every two months to review submissions and award funding.
6. Monitor your email for requests for additional information or notification of the committee's decision.

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