Deadline: 31 December 2019 The Brenthurst Foundation is seeking applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. The Machel-Mandela Fellowship programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in Africa. It helps sharpen the Brenthurst Foundation’s focus on Africa’s burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa’s future leaders. The fellow may be from … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme – Africa
Latest Grants and Resources for Youth and Adolescents
Latests grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for youth
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of ECA announces 2020 Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action) Program
Deadline: 21 January 2020 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), has announced an open competition for the FY 2020 Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action), an exchange program for Mexican high school students. This program will be funded as a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector. U.S. Embassy Mexico City and the Mexican Secretariat of Public Education … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of ECA announces 2020 Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action) Program
Fellowships to Promote Research on “Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa”
Deadline: 19 December 2019 The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) received a three-year research grant for “Enhancing capacity to apply research evidence in policy for youth engagement in agribusiness and rural economic activities in Africa” funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). IITA has announced 30 research fellowships for 2020. This is an action-oriented fellowship for young academics and professionals, and students at the post-course … [Read more...] about Fellowships to Promote Research on “Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa”
2020 Edition of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize is now open for Nominations
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? Apply for the 2020 Charlemagne Youth Prize and win funds to further develop your initiative. Projects can be submitted individually or, preferably, in groups. They should promote European and international understanding; foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and integration; and provide role models for young people living in Europe and offer practical examples of Europeans … [Read more...] about 2020 Edition of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize is now open for Nominations
2020 Myanmar Youth Leadership Program is now open for Applications
Deadline: 30 December 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Yangon has announced the 2020 Myanmar Youth Leadership Program (MYLP). These programs are four-week exchange programs in the United States focused on leadership and youth development. The exchanges will take place in April 2020 and participants will implement follow-on projects in their home communities after the programs. The programs welcome applications from both student participants and adult chaperones. Program Goals To promote … [Read more...] about 2020 Myanmar Youth Leadership Program is now open for Applications
Submit Your Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
Deadline: 20 January 2020 Applications are now open for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program. The Fellowship program will provide leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative framework. Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY), where participants will attend weekly seminars, explore work of key agencies and foundations, meet with … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
Third Wave Fund to support Gender and Reproductive Justice Groups (United States)
Deadline: 3 December 2019 Third Wave Fund has announced the Mobilize Power Fund which is a rapid response fund that supports the leadership of young women of color, trans, gender non-conforming, queer, and intersex youth under 35 in social movements. The Fund launched this fund because powerful movements need the ability to respond to and heal from immediate threats and opportunities with flexible and responsive funding opportunities. This Fund May Support: Actions against … [Read more...] about Third Wave Fund to support Gender and Reproductive Justice Groups (United States)
Open Call for 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program- Mozambique
Deadline: 11 December 2019 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique is accepting applications for the 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). PAYLP is designed to provide secondary school youth (ages 15-18) and adult educators the opportunity to explore themes such as entrepreneurship, civic education, youth leadership, economic development, and respect for diversity. PAYLP is an intensive academic program offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural … [Read more...] about Open Call for 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program- Mozambique
Submit Applications for 2020 Young Pacific Leaders Conference
Deadline: 3 February 2020 The United States Department of State, in partnership with Cultural Vistas, is now accepting applications from emerging leaders across the Pacific to attend the Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Conference in Papua New Guinea in April. The seventh Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, will enhance Pacific leaders’, ages 25-35, leadership skills and regional knowledge to advance the economic vibrancy and civic engagement within the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Young Pacific Leaders Conference
United States: Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence
Deadline: 9 January 2020 William T. Grant Foundation has announced the "Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence" to support research to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 in the United States. Focus Areas Identify or test strategies to improve the use of existing research. Identify or test strategies for producing more useful research evidence. Test the assumption that using high-quality research evidence improves decision making and youth … [Read more...] about United States: Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence
Applications Open for Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge in Kenya
Deadline: 6 January 2020 Applications are now open for Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge which is an opportunity to identify solutions that can have a positive impact around education, skills, training, employment opportunities and empowerment of young people. Kenya is one of the first countries to pilot Generation Unlimited with President Uhuru Kenyatta as a Global Champion for youth empowerment. This year, the Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge is back in Kenya as one of 41 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge in Kenya
European Commission announces 2020 European Solidarity Corps
Deadlines: 5 February 2020: Volunteering Projects, Traineeships and Jobs, Solidarity Projects 30 April 2020: Volunteering Partnerships 17 September 2020: Volunteering Teams in high priority areas The European Commission is accepting proposals for its “European Solidarity Corps” that brings together young people to build a more inclusive society, supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal challenges. It offers an inspiring and empowering experience for young people … [Read more...] about European Commission announces 2020 European Solidarity Corps
Hivos Request for Proposals: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) Programme
Deadline: 8 December 2019 The Regional SRHR Fund seeks to support efforts that advocate for or take actions that can lead to improvements in the availability and accessibility of ASRH services and rights for young people and adolescents in the ESA with a focus on the most vulnerable and marginalized people including young women and girls. Hivos in partnership with SIDA and Ford Foundation manages the Regional Fund on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The Regional SRHR Fund … [Read more...] about Hivos Request for Proposals: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) Programme
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality to Improve Lives of Young People in United States
Deadline: 9 January 2020 The William T. Grant Foundation has announced the Research Grants on Reducing Inequality to support high-quality field-initiated studies on reducing inequality to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 in the United States. The focus on reducing inequality grew out of their view that research can do more than help us understand the problem of inequality—it can generate effective responses. They believe that it is time to build stronger bodies of knowledge on … [Read more...] about Research Grants on Reducing Inequality to Improve Lives of Young People in United States
Submit Applications for 4th Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest on “Water and Climate Change”
Deadline: 15 December 2019 The Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) is currently seeking applications for Fourth Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest on “Water and Climate Change”. The Center for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) is leading the contest with funding from the UK Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) and in collaboration with its Water Hub partners (The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Center for Water Management Services (CEWAS), … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 4th Mediterranean Water Heroes Contest on “Water and Climate Change”
Funding for Capacity-building Projects in the Field of Youth
Deadline: 5 February 2020 The European Commission is seeking applications for its Erasmus+ Programme entitled "Capacity Building in the Field of Youth" to enhance the work, learning, education system and the labour markets. Capacity-building projects in the field of youth cover a range of activities that encourage cooperation between organisations active in youth, education, training and other socio-economic sectors in Programme and Partner Countries from different regions of the … [Read more...] about Funding for Capacity-building Projects in the Field of Youth
Ukraine: U.S. Government Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Culture and Youth Projects
Deadline: 5 July 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has announced the 2019-2020 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support culture and youth projects in Ukraine. Eligible Themes Performing and visual arts, including but not limited to all genres of music, dance, fashion, theater, literature, film, photography, and video. Fine arts, including but not limited to exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, photography, artifacts, cartoons, murals, graffiti, or other similar works. … [Read more...] about Ukraine: U.S. Government Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Culture and Youth Projects
2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) for Malawians
Deadline: 30 November 2019 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Malawi is currently seeking applications for the 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). PAYLP is an intensive academic program offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)’s Youth Programs Division. Through three-week intensive exchanges in the United States, participants engage in workshops on leadership and service, community site visits related to the program themes and sub-themes, … [Read more...] about 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) for Malawians
2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program in Zambia
Deadline: 29 November 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Zambia is seeking applications for its 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP), a three-week exchange program in the United States for high school students aged 15-18 years old. The Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program will target as many as 39 countries to support the U.S. government goals of fostering regional cooperation on the continent in addition to nurturing young leaders. The program will provide an opportunity for high school … [Read more...] about 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program in Zambia
2020 Dalai Lama Fellows Program for Next Generation Leaders
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Applicants are invited to apply for 2020 Dalai Lama Fellows Program that offers emerging leaders a rigorous, interdisciplinary program on ways to be a different kind of leader, a leader that connects and cares for self, extends genuine compassion to others, and works for their common humanity. Fellows learn practices for increasing self-awareness, self-care and resilience, for connecting with others and working across differences, and in building solutions for … [Read more...] about 2020 Dalai Lama Fellows Program for Next Generation Leaders
