FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Opens Grant Applications for Grassroots Organizations Worldwide

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund (“the Fund”) is an important global initiative committed to expanding access to quality education and sports for children everywhere. Supported by MetLife Foundation, a founding donor, the Fund has opened for applications from nonprofit organizations focused on K-12 education. Applications for funding will be accepted through December 31, 2025.

The Fund aims to expand access to quality education, literacy, and sport by providing grants to grassroots programs in over 200 communities worldwide. To initiate efforts towards its goal of raising USD $100 million, MetLife Foundation has been recognized as a founding donor following its USD $9 million contribution to the fund. Additionally, MetLife recently announced a partnership with Global Citizen, supporting the organization's mission to eradicate extreme poverty.

Applications are open until December 31, 2025 to grassroots organizations working to improve children’s quality and access to education and sports. Approximately 150 organizations, serving between 500 and 10,000 individuals, will be awarded grants ranging from USD $50,000 to $250,000. The first round of grantees will be announced in early 2026.

To learn more about the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and to apply for a grant, visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit metlife.com.

About MetLife Foundation

At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic empowerment, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $1 billion to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.