GLOBAL EDUCATION gRANT

Applications are now OPEN!

NOTE: Remaining 2025-2026 Global Education Grant funds are now strictly reserved for applicants seeking to attend events organized under GIRA’s middle school branch: GIRA Local. This includes attending GIRA Local’s SDG Youth Summit or DistrictMUN VI.

What is the global education grant?

GIRA's Global Education Grant is a micro-grant program for middle and high schools around the world to support engagement in Model United Nations and international affairs education broadly. Advisors from across the United States and around the world are invited to apply for micro-grants of up to $500 to support any costs associated with Model United Nations programming.

How long is the global education grant cycle?

The Global Education Grant 2025–2026 application cycle will open on August 18, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until April 1, 2026, or until funds are unavailable, whichever comes first. As of October 6th, 2025, all remaining GIRA Global Education Grant funds are strictly reserved for applicants seeking to attend events organized under GIRA Local.

Please reach out to Chief Operations Officer Jie Xin Ching (j.ching@modelun.org) with any questions.