The CAF IMPACT Programme is designed to empower Member Associations by strengthening financial governance, fostering the growth of youth competitions, supporting football development and expanding on impactful community outreach initiatives.
The programme and its regulations are uniquely tailored to meet Africa’s specific challenges and opportunities empowering Member Associations, inspiring youth, and building a football future rooted in excellence and inclusion.
The CAF IMPACT Programme can be broken down into three major objectives:
- Invest in the growth and development of CAF’s Member Associations by providing resources and infrastructure to nurture football talent in their countries.
- Promote positive impact by driving gender inclusion, youth development and community outreach that shapes the future of African football.
- Encourage and support good governance, transparency and accountability to ensure that African football's development is managed responsibly, ethically and sustainably.
CAF Member Associations will receive up to USD 1.6 million over four years—a 60% increase from the previous cycle. These funds are intended to support:
- Women's football;
- Football development and youth competitions;
- School football programmes;
- Operational costs;
- Training, especially for coaches and referees.
In addition, USD 500,000 in performance-based incentives will be available over four years for each Member Association. These will be awarded to Member Associations that have met certain criteria in key areas such as::
- Participation in the five (5) competitions of the zonal unions;
- The implementation of safeguarding policies
- The organization of the CAF African Schools Football Championship at national level
- Launching initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (compliance and integrity).
- Training sanctioned by a diploma of a certain number of women coaches.
All funds will be managed through dedicated CAF IMPACT Programme accounts and subject to oversight by independent auditors to ensure transparency and accountability.