PCF Innovation Fund 2026

Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation (PCF) wants to stimulate the creation of innovative ideas and foster the development of promising innovation projects in the field of education to better respond to the needs identified. Below you will find the most important key points about the fund:

What does the fund aim to do?
To create a space for new innovative projects and approaches in the field of education

What does the fund support?

Projects that

• test an innovative approach,
• respond to the needs of girls and boys (age 4-18) excluded from inclusive and equitable quality education,
• add value in a sustainable manner,
• have potential to be scaled up or replicated,
• last between 3 and 12 months.

Who can apply?
Organisations with experience in the education sector

How do I apply?

Contact the PCF country office for details and all relevant templates for the submission.
Submit your innovation proposal by 31 March 2026 to the PCF country office which include:

• core problem in the area of education
• proposed solution and action plan, including a simple monitoring system
• brief explication as to why the solution is innovative
• human resources and budget