A Newest Collection of Youth Empowerment Grant Opportunities. Apply Now!

(May 2020)

Youth are a significant part of our society that immensely contribute to its development. There are thousands of NGOs that are working to enhance the status of young people; therefore, building skills and competencies for life. They offer different programs and projects to empower youth for a bright future. International organizations and foundations are also supporting these youth-based NGOs in achieving their objectives through their funding calls.

Therefore, we have developed a list of open grant opportunities from various international organizations to assist youth empowerment NGOs in a better way. Check the list below:

USAID announces YouthPower 2 (YP2) Annual Program Statement (APS)
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3) and supporting Bureaus are issuing YouthPower 2 (YP2) Annual Program Statement (APS) to provide a vehicle for engaging with youthled and youth-serving organizations, among others, and systems to generate cross-sectoral, positive youth development outcomes…[more]

Applications Open for 2020 WIN WIN Youth Award (SEK 20.000 in Funding)
The WIN WIN Youth Award is an international award that aims to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation of a more sustainable future….[more]

PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival on Migration, Diversity & Social Inclusion
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion….[more]

World Summit Awards 2020: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on improving Society
The World Summit Awards are a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. Is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration…[more]

WTO inviting Candidates for 2021 Young Professionals Programme
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a call for candidates for the 2021 Young Professionals Programme (YPP). Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited to submit their application. The selected candidates will work at the WTO Secretariat for one year, starting in January 2021….[more]

UN Peacebuilding Fund’s Gender and Youth Promotion Initiative 2020
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund’s (PBF) Gender and Youth Promotion Initiative (GYPI) is an expression of the Fund’s commitment to inclusive peacebuilding….[more]

6th Kazan OIC Youth Entrepreneurship ONLINE Forum (Cash prize of 10 thousand USD)
Kazan OIC Youth Entrepreneurship Forum is an annual large-scale international youth entrepreneurship activity. The organizers of the annual Kazan – OIC Youth Entrepreneurship Forum are: Government of the Republic of Tatarstan, Eurasian Regional Center of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF-ERC), Tatarstan Republic Youth Social Fund…[more]

2020 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Professional Fellows Program (Grants of up to $1,050,000)
The Professional Fellows Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2020 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Professional Fellows Program….[more]

U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces YSEALI Blue Economy Regional Workshop 2020 ($75,000 – $120,000)
The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop that strengthens Southeast Asia’s blue economy, in Dili, Timor-Leste pending the availability of funding…[more]

EU announces CFPs to promote Dialogue and Exchanges between Youth Groups and Youth Initiatives in the Great Lakes Region (EUR 500 000 to EUR 1 500 000)
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations to promote dialogue and exchanges between youth groups and youth initiatives in the Great Lakes region…[more]

Call for Proposals: Supporting Youth in the Western Mediterranean
The Principality of Monaco (the International Cooperation Office) and the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (Inter-ministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean and Delegation for Relations with Civil Society and Partnerships), in collaboration with the IECD, launch a call for proposals to support youth in the Western Mediterranean….[more]

Burden of Memory – Project Fund for Burundi, Cameroon, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Togo
Artists and cultural practitioners of all art genres from Burundi, Cameroon, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo can apply for funding of coproductive projects dealing with (German) colonial past and its impacts on contemporary society….[more]

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda & South Sudan accepting Applications for 2020 Youth4Policy Fellowship
The “Youth4Policy” is an initiative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) to enhance youth participation in governance and policy formulation in Uganda…[more]

DM Thomas Foundation for Young People seeking Applications for Central Grants Programme 2020 (Ireland and UK)
The DM Thomas Foundation is seeking proposals for its Central Grants Programme in order to identify the most effective projects helping disadvantaged young people in the UK and Ireland….[more]

USAID seeking Applications for Bridge Youth Connect (BYC) Activity (Niger and Burkina Faso)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Bridge Youth Connect (BYC) program….[more]

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