Implementation grants
These include system transformation grants and Multiplier grants.
| Deadline to submit strategic parameter documents and grant applications | Board decision |
| August 17, 2026 | September 28, 2026 |
| September 18, 2026 | October 29, 2026 |
| October 16, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
| December 10, 2026 | February 1, 2027 |
| January 14, 2027 | March 8, 2027 |
| February 15, 2027 | March 29, 2027 |
| March 18, 2027 | April 29, 2027 |
| April 14, 2027 | May 27, 2027 |
| May 13, 2027 | June 24, 2027 |
| June 10, 2027 | July 29, 2027 |
| August 18, 2027 | September 27, 2027 |
| September 16, 2027 | October 28, 2027 |
| October 13, 2027 | November 23, 2027 |
Documents submitted to Board approval include approvals of strategic parameters in the partnership compact, grant applications above US$10 million and material revision requests for these grants.
For grant applications below US$10 million, and other grant revisions submitted to Secretariat approval, documents can be submitted at any time, and decisions are to be expected within 4 weeks.
Program development grants
Eligible countries can submit requests for program development grants (PDGs) at any time. Learn more on How to apply for grants.
Advocacy and social accountability grants
Applications for Education Out Loud grants are managed by OXFAM Denmark. Eligibility requirements and timelines to submit proposals for funding can be found on the Educationt Out Loud site.
Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) grants
Applications for KIX global and regional grants are managed by the IDRC and support research, peer learning and exchanges in partner countries.