European Youth Foundation: Inviting Youth Organisations for its Grant Programme

Deadline: 1 October 2016

The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is a fund established by the Council of Europe to provide financial support for European youth activities, is seeking applications for its grant program with an aim to encourage co-operation amongst young people in Europe by providing financial support to youth activities.

EYF concerns activities, which serve the promotion of peace, understanding and co-operation in a spirit of respect for human rights, democracy, tolerance and solidarity.

Focus Areas

The EYF provides financial support to the following types of activity undertaken by youth NGOs or networks, or by other NGOs involved in the areas of youth work relevant to the Council of Europe’s youth policies and work:

educational, social, cultural and humanitarian activities of a European character
activities aiming at strengthening peace and co-operation in Europe
activities designed to promote closer co-operation and better understanding among young people in Europe, particularly by developing the exchange of information
activities intended to stimulate mutual aid in Europe and in the developing countries for cultural, educational and social purposes
Studies, research and documentation on youth matters.

Focus Activities

International activity – including meetings of young people or youth leaders in Europe in order to promote participation and intercultural learning. The EYF will cover up two-thirds of the total cost. Maximum grant: € 20,000.
Annual work plan – including a series of activities for the following year(s), international activities, pilot activities and also publication (including web development). These activities would be part of and support your NGO’s strategy or action plan for the coming years. Maximum grant: € 50,000.
Structural grant – The European Youth Foundation may, every 2 years, grant international non-governmental youth organisations or networks a contribution to cover part of the general administrative costs involved in running their activities at European level. Maximum annual grant: € 25,000 per year for 2 years (i.e. a maximum of €50,000 for 2 years).
One-off structural grant (non-renewable)– The Foundation may also contribute to the administrative costs of regional networks, in order to help them to establish a European structure. Maximum one-off grant: € 10,000.
Pilot activity – is an intervention addressing a specific societal challenge linked to the local context in which it takes place. Priorities for pilot activities in 2016 are: combating hate speech, building inclusive societies, building peaceful communities. Maximum grant: € 10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be non-profit-making and non-governmental organization with its own statutes.
Applicant organization must run activities for young people (15-30 years of age) should have the young people as members.
The young people should take decision on program activities of the organization.
Applicant’s work should be in line with the values and priorities of the Council of Europe.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should be registered themselves in EYF system.