FONDEP: Driving Educational Innovation in Peru
Did you know there's an institution dedicated to transforming Peruvian education through innovation? Meet the National Fund for the Development of Peruvian Education (FONDEP) — a public organization under the Ministry of Education that supports and funds innovative educational projects across the country.
🎯 What is their main goal?
FONDEP aims to enhance the quality and equity of education in Peru by financing investment programs and innovation projects. Their mission is to manage financial resources aligned with national education policies, helping to close gaps and achieve meaningful learning outcomes for all students.
💡 What benefits does FONDEP offer?
Funding: Winning schools in FONDEP contests can receive up to S/16,000 to implement their educational projects.
Technical support: Through its Sí Financia system, FONDEP offers real-time financial guidance and virtual monitoring to supported schools.
Recognition: Certificates and awards are given to schools and specialists promoting innovative projects.
Teacher training: Programs like Profes en Línea offer monthly coaching to strengthen project implementation and documentation.
🏆 National Contest for Educational Innovation Projects (CNPIE)
This annual contest is one of FONDEP’s flagship initiatives. The 2025 edition saw a record-breaking 4,685 projects submitted — a clear sign of teachers’ growing commitment to innovative educational practices.
🤝 Strategic Alliances
FONDEP works in collaboration with public and private organizations, as well as international partners, to strengthen education quality across the country.
For more information and to learn how your school can participate, visit their official website: fondep.gob.pe