Deadline: 10-Feb-2025
The Fondation Botnar is launching the second phase of its Fit4Future Grant Programme to leverage data and frontier technologies to create impact for and with young people living in low- and middle-income countries.
The programme supports projects that focus on young people’s wellbeing at the interface of digital technologies and AI (Artificial Intelligence), education and cities.
Examples
- Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Leverage data to make needs visible and actionable at scale: Utilise participatory mapping to identify and address community needs, facilitating the provision of targeted services and support. Additionally, identify causes of digital exclusion and propose actions to address and mitigate them.
- Empower young people through generative AI: Partner with educators and urban planners to use generative AI, enhancing the agency of young people, fostering more inclusive urban environments and reinforcing young people’s sense of belonging and value. Ensure decision-making processes include all youth voices and accommodate young people’s needs.
- Encourage interdisciplinary approaches: Combine digital tools and data in innovative ways to creatively solve challenges, promoting collaboration across various fields to address complex issues effectively. Support educators, learners, and their communities in overcoming inclusion challenges faced by young people, and in creating opportunities for them to realise their full potential.
Funding Information
- The minimum funding for a project is CHF 200,000.
Geographic Focus
- This call is open to initiatives from Romania, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, Indonesia, Vietnam, Colombia, and Ecuador
Eligible Projects
They are looking for bold, innovative projects that harness digital technologies and AI to:
- Create inclusive cities by engaging young people in shaping sustainable, liveable urban spaces. Projects should involve diverse youth voices in designing their environments and connecting with local and global decision-makers.
- Advance inclusive education by addressing barriers to learning, particularly for marginalised groups, youth with disabilities, and those out of school.
Eligibility Criteria
- They invite applications from consortia that actively manage multisectoral partnerships with local public and private sector stakeholders. Preference will be given to organisations with a proven track record of working in technology and design initiatives. Please note that organisations that have been lead grant recipients in the first Fit4Future cohort (2020-2023) cannot apply.
- Projects should focus on young people within the age range of 10-24 years.
- Engaged stakeholders
- Applicants should have established relationships with young people and public sector stakeholders, demonstrating a forward-thinking and inclusive approach.
- Global alliance
- They encourage partnerships with local and international institutions, promoting both south-south and southnorth cooperation.
- Type of organisation
- The lead applicant organisation must be a not-for-profit entity or social enterprise registered for at least two years.
- Inclusivity and diversity
- They encourage applications from organisations that employ people with disabilities and individuals from marginalised groups. Youth-led organisations that meet the eligibility criteria are also strongly encouraged to apply.
- Commitment to learning and a systems approach
- The applicant organisation should be committed to a collaborative learning process throughout the duration of the programme and demonstrate a systems view and practice.
For more information, visit Fondation Botnar.
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