Nominations Open: Mwangaza Award for Early Childhood Education (Tanzania)
Issued by Khaki Foundation · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls
- Published
- 31 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2026
- Reference
- nominations-open-mwangaza-award-for-early-childhood-education-tanzania
- Location
- Tanzania
At a glance
Khaki Foundation in Tanzania has published a funding call: “Nominations Open: Mwangaza Award for Early Childhood Education (Tanzania)”. Submissions close on 10 November 2026, 10 days from today. Quote reference nominations-open-mwangaza-award-for-early-childhood-education-tanzania in any correspondence with the buyer. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.
Details
The Khaki Foundation is launching the inaugural 2026 Mwangaza Award to honor nonprofit organizations in Tanzania demonstrating exceptional impact in Early Childhood Education (ECE). This award, aimed at organizations serving the Pwani Region and Pemba North, offers TZS 50,000,000 to each of two selected organizations. The application deadline is 10 November 2026. The Mwangaza Award celebrates Tanzanian nonprofits achieving transformational and sustained impact in Early Childhood Education. The award seeks to illuminate and recognize organizations whose work brings hope and positive change to communities in Tanzania, focusing initially on early childhood education as a foundation for lifelong learning and development. Each recipient organization will receive TZS 50,000,000 to support and expand their proven ECE initiatives. The award is not for proposed projects but recognizes organizations with a track record of impactful results.
Eligible organizations must be:
The Mwangaza Award focuses on interventions that: Early Childhood Education is critical for setting the foundation for lifelong learning and development. By recognizing organizations with proven impact, the Mwangaza Award aims to inspire excellence and drive improvements in educational outcomes for children in Tanzania, contributing to the country’s future prosperity. What is the deadline for the application? The deadline is 10 November 2026, 11:59 PM Tanzania time. Who can apply for the Mwangaza Award? Registered nonprofit organizations delivering ECE services in the Pwani Region or Pemba North are eligible. What is the award amount? Each selected organization will receive TZS 50,000,000. Is a Google account necessary to apply? Yes, a Google account is needed to upload supporting documents online. How will the winners be selected? Selection involves eligibility checks, evidence reviews, independent scoring, and due diligence. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the official guidelines and begin the application process. Visit the Khaki Foundation’s Mwangaza page for more details and to access the application form.
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