What we don’t fund

Below is a list of causes that we do not fund.

Please ensure that you do not apply for any of these causes as unfortunately your application will be declined.

• Any private, home based or community owned early learning programmes (ECD pre-schools/creches)
• Children’s homes/child protection NGOs
• Capital costs (like vehicles/buildings)
• Bursaries, conference attendance, research projects
• Any organisations operating outside SA

FAQs

Q: I run a registered preschool – can I apply?

A:Unfortunately no. We do not fund individual preschools, crèches or centres, even if they are registered. We only fund NGOs that support ECD practitioners or programmes more broadly.

Q: I run a children’s organisation, but it’s outside South Africa – am I eligible?

A:No, we only fund South African-based NGOs working in Early Childhood Development.

Q: Do you offer bursaries for individual ECD students?

A:No, we do not fund individual bursaries, fees, or stipends.

Q: Can we apply for building renovations or a new school van?

A:No, we do not fund capital expenses such as infrastructure, buildings, or vehicles.