Applying

*Due to the high number of approved projects waiting for donors no new applications are being accepted at this time

Before applying, please read our mandate below:

Classrooms for Africa provides assistance to communities in Africa who have taken on the challenge of providing education for underprivileged children. This is achieved by providing grants to community-based group to help build classrooms and other school facilities. The specific aim is to provide basic classroom space in needy communities. Schools/organizations that wish to go beyond providing basic classroom space are free to do so at their own expense.

A requirement of all projects is that the community becomes involved, contributing what it can in the form of volunteer labour, materials and occasionally cash.

Classrooms for Africa also has a responsibility to its donors to make sure a grant will result in usable classroom space. Projects are therefore only selected if they can be fully completed.

Is Your Project Eligible for a Grant?

Classrooms for Africa takes into account factors such as:

• The school has successfully operated for a minimum of two years

• The school is operated by a credible Christian-based organization

• A strong desire to provide quality Christian education

• The age and number of students being served

• Evidence of strong community support

• A clear description of the building project and how it will benefit the school

• The operators of the school must be a not-for-profit organization and have ownership or a long-term lease of the land on which the classroom(s) will be built

• The school is a not-for-profit venture. We do not fund for-profit initiatives

• Location– currently the focus is on Eastern and Southern Africa