Deadline: 04-Jun-2026
The UNICEF is seeking grant applications to strengthen early childhood education systems in Mexico through improved quality standards, teacher training, digital learning platforms, and emergency education curriculum alignment. The initiative is implemented in collaboration with the Secretaría de Educación Pública and supports the Nueva Escuela Mexicana framework.
The programme focuses on strengthening education quality, supervisory capacity, education in emergencies, curriculum alignment, and professional development for early childhood education personnel across Mexico. The indicative budget for the initiative is $60,000.
About the Programme
This initiative is implemented by:
- UNICEF
- Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) in Mexico
The programme aims to improve:
- Early childhood education quality
- Education system resilience
- Teacher and supervisor capacity
- Emergency education preparedness
- National curriculum alignment
The initiative is structured around three interconnected projects.
Key Focus Areas
The programme supports:
- Early childhood development
- Education in emergencies
- Teacher training and professional development
- Quality standards in education
- Digital learning systems
- Curriculum alignment
- Supervisory capacity building
- Data collection and systematization
- Education system strengthening
Project Components
Project 1: Process Evaluation Training
This component focuses on:
- Developing a training package for process evaluation criteria
- Creating structured learning modules
- Delivering virtual training through the Aprende.mx platform
- Training up to 5,000 education agents
The training will align with national continuous education guidelines.
Project 2: Structural Standards Update
This project includes:
- Updating early childhood structural standards developed in 2020
- Aligning standards with the current curriculum
- Online training for supervisory personnel
- Field application of standards
- Follow-up support and monitoring
- Final analytical reporting
The programme will train:
- 64 supervisory figures across Mexico
Project 3: Education in Emergencies Curriculum
This component focuses on:
- Updating the emergency education curriculum developed in 2021
- Aligning curriculum with the Nueva Escuela Mexicana framework
- Integrating current national education standards
Pilot testing is excluded from this phase.
Expected Results
The initiative aims to achieve:
- Development of a formal training package
- Online training for 5,000 education agents
- Updated structural standards for early childhood education
- Capacity building for supervisors
- Field implementation support
- Systematized implementation data and reporting
- Alignment of emergency education curriculum with national standards
Who Can Apply?
The programme seeks organizations and partners with expertise in:
- Early childhood education
- Teacher training
- Curriculum development
- Education policy
- Digital learning systems
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Education in emergencies
Applicants should demonstrate strong technical and institutional capacity.
Why This Programme Matters
Strengthening early childhood education systems is critical for:
- Child development and learning outcomes
- Education quality improvement
- Teacher effectiveness
- Emergency preparedness in education systems
- Long-term education system resilience
The initiative also supports Mexico’s broader education reform efforts under the:
- Nueva Escuela Mexicana framework
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which organization is implementing the programme?
The initiative is implemented by:
- UNICEF
in collaboration with Mexico’s Secretaría de Educación Pública.
What is the indicative budget?
The indicative budget is:
- $60,000
What are the main focus areas?
The programme focuses on:
- Early childhood education
- Teacher training
- Education in emergencies
- Curriculum alignment
- Digital learning
- Supervisory capacity building
How many education agents will be trained?
The programme aims to train:
- Up to 5,000 education agents
What platform will be used for virtual training?
Training will be delivered through:
- Aprende.mx
What is Nueva Escuela Mexicana?
Nueva Escuela Mexicana is Mexico’s national education framework focused on inclusive, equitable, and holistic education reform.
Conclusion
The UNICEF initiative in Mexico represents an important effort to strengthen early childhood education systems through updated standards, professional development, digital learning, and emergency education preparedness. By improving training systems, curriculum alignment, and supervisory capacity, the programme aims to support long-term education quality and resilience across the country.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
