Grants of up to USD 10,000 available for selected organisations
TAFISA is pleased to launch the Call for Applications 2026 - 2027 for the Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway, a global capacity-building programme supporting organisations to strengthen safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive coaching systems.
Selected organisations will receive up to USD 10,000 to support the implementation of the Pathway at local level, alongside structured technical support, training, and ongoing guidance throughout the programme cycle.
Online Application Form
Submit your application and take the next step in the Pathway.
Application Guide
Review eligibility, timeline, and support available before applying.
About the Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway
The Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway is a global initiative led by TAFISA, with the support of Nike, to strengthen coaching environments through a safeguarding-informed and gender-responsive approach. The Pathway supports organisations to build the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to create safe, positive, and inclusive coaching environments for girls and young women in sport and physical activity. Rather than focusing on one-off activities, the Pathway is designed to enable system-level change by strengthening coach education structures and cascading learning through organisations and their networks.
Programme Objectives
The Pathway aims to:
- Promote safe coaching practices grounded in safeguarding and ethical standards
- Advance gender equity within coaching and learning environments
- Strengthen organisational capacity to educate, support, and guide coaches and trainers
- Enable sustainable change that extends beyond individual workshops or events
While girls and young women are the ultimate beneficiaries, the primary participants of the Pathway are coaches, trainers, facilitators, and sport leaders who shape coaching environments.
Grant and Programme Period
- Grant amout: up to USD 10,000 per selected organisations
- Programme period: June 2026 - May 2027
Selected organisations will:
- Participate in the Training of Trainers (June 2026)
- Deliver cohort-based Pathway workshops at local level
- Engage in monitoring, reporting, and storytelling activities
- Work towards integrating Pathway principles into long-term organisational practice
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to:
- TAFISA member organisations, or organisations willing to complete the membership process if selected
- Demonstrated experience in coaching, training, or sport development, particularly related to girls' and women's participation, or access to a pool of coaches and trainers;
- Clear commitment to gender equity and inclusion sport practices;
- Capacity to organize and deliver workshops engaging a minimum total of 100 participants across all workshops, structured across different cohorts or sessions to ensure manageable group sizes and meaningful interaction among participants.
- Willingness to integrate the Pathway's training outcomes into the organization's long-term coaching and technical strategies and frameworks, ensuring sustainable impact beyond the initial workshops;
- Commitment to safeguarding, with the organization ready to implement appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment;
- Commitment to cascade the Pathway to other coaches and trainers beyond TAFISA's direct support, expanding its reach and influence across the wider coaching community.
Please note: Organisations must be able to provide proof of legal and financial compliance in line with German funding regulations. Organisations that have previously implemented the Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway and received funding under earlier cycles are not eligible to apply for the 2026 - 2027 cycle, as this call is intended for new implementing partners.
Application Process & Key Dates
- Application deadline: 27 February 2026, 17:00 CET
- Selection announcement: March 2026
Applicants are required to:
- Complete the online Application Form
- Submit a Delivery Plan outlining how the Pathway will be implemented locally during the programme period
All eligibility criteria, compliance requirements, roles and responsibilities, and selection criteria are detailed in the Application Guide. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the guide carefully before submitting an application.
