Several NGOs now prefer to work with the youth and for the youth. International and National organizations acknowledge the fact that without the involvement of today’s youth, it is impossible to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Therefore, to assist NGOs better, we have developed a comprehensive list of donors for the empowerment of Youth. Check the list below:
2021 Commonwealth Youth Awards: Entries now Open
Deadline: 21 October 2020
Exceptional young people can now submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth youth awards to win prestigious titles and cash grants. The awards recognize and reward young people whose work has made a major impact on people and communities in their country…[more]
YouthLead Ambassadors Program for Young Changemakers
Deadline: 25 September 2020
YouthLead invites you to apply to serve as a YouthLead Ambassador. YouthLead seeks self-directed and motivated young changemakers with a proven track record in supporting and mobilizing other young people in their communities, and at the local, regional, or national level as advocates, community organizers, or social impact entrepreneurs. The YouthLead Ambassador program is a six-month professional development and leadership opportunity for young changemakers between the ages of 18 and 35 years with a proven track record in mobilizing other young people…[more]
Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2020
Deadline: 20 September 2020
Nominations are now open for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2020. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize and lift up a young person positively impacting the world, demonstrate the impact that young people are having on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and accelerate global problem solving…[more]
#Youth4Disarmament: 75 Words for Disarmament Youth Challenge
Deadline: 26 September 2020
Ten UN Youth Champions for Disarmament is currently inviting you to enter the UN #75 Words4Disarmament Youth Challenge! The “UN #75 Words4Disarmament Youth Challenge” invites young people around the world to express what disarmament means to them and their communities in 75 words. The challenge provides an opportunity to think about disarmament not as an abstract concept but as a practical means to help prevent armed conflict and promote peace and security…[more]
The Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship
Deadline: 25 September 2020
Through this scholarship, Novartis wants to extend their culture of curiosity and ‘unbossed’ mentality to create an opportunity for young leaders outside of their company who have a passion for healthcare and are initiating change to create a better and healthier world. The scholarship supports young social entrepreneurs and their local/global initiatives to help accelerate their leadership journey. This scholarship is for young leaders…[more]
Call for Submissions: First-Ever Top 100 Young African Conservation Leaders
Deadline: 30 September 2020
As part of a commitment to strive toward a people centered and nature positive African continent, African Wildlife Foundation, WWF, World Organization of the Scout Movement, Africa, and the Africa Alliance of YMCAs have come together in this collaborative initiative that aims to recognize the first Top 100 list of African young conservation leaders, that will be released on November 1, 2020 as we commemorate the African Youth Day…[more]
EEA and Norway Grants: Fund for Youth Employment
Deadline: 5 January 2021
The Financial Mechanism Office (“the FMO”) announces call no. 2020-1 seeking the submission of proposals for grants for transnational projects under the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment (“the Fund”). The Fund supports projects that promote sustainable and quality youth employment in 18 beneficiary countries. It operates on the basis of calls designed and launched by the Donor States (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) with support from their secretariat (the FMO)…[more]
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global – Preparatory Action Program
Deadline: 23 September 2020
European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global – Preparatory Action Program. The overall objective of the call is to support new or aspiring European entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of establishing, running and growing their business by working with an experienced entrepreneur from a country or territory outside the EU. New entrepreneurs should be able to develop their entrepreneurial skills, international outlook and competitiveness…[more]
Youth Capital 2020 | Entrepreneurship, Skill & Employment Camp
Deadline: 12 November 2020
Youth from all over the world often come up with innovative business ideas but fail to execute it for two key reasons – Proper Guidance & The Lack of Funding. By this camp Dhaka – OIC Youth Capital 2020 is planning to eliminate both of these problems and provide the deserving youth with the opportunity to execute their dream business idea…[more]
Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020: Scout Conference on Sustainable Environment
Deadline: 12 February 2021
Bangladesh has announced the call for applications from the prospective participants in the “Scout Conference for Sustainable Environment” as part of its yearlong festivities of “Dhaka, OIC Youth Capital 2020”. The theme of the conference is “Sustaining the positive environmental changes that took place during the COVID 19 pandemic”. There have been significant changes in the environment when the pandemic hit the world and most of them are positive…[more]
Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020: Digital Art Exhibition
Deadline: 3 October 2020
Bangladesh has announced the call for applications from the prospective participants in the Art Exhibition as part of its yearlong festivities of “Dhaka, OIC Youth Capital 2020”. The exhibition will be done fully on a digital platform where the arts will be uploaded and showed to everyone. The artwork will be uploaded by the participants and the best among them will be showcased in the exhibition where the viewers can vote for their favorite…[more]
ERASMUS+ accepting Applications for Youth Dialogue Funding Program
Deadline: 1 October 2020
The Erasmus+ UK National Agency is accepting applications for its 2020 Youth Dialogue Funding Program. Erasmus+ is open to organisations across all sectors of education, training, youth and sport. Any public, private or not-for-profit organisation actively involved in these areas may apply for funding…[more]
2020 ERASMUS+ Youth Mobility Funding
Deadline: 1 October 2020
Organisations working with young people outside the formal education sector can apply to the youth strand of Erasmus+. Funds are given to support activity called learning mobility which is a planned learning activity in another country. Erasmus+ is open to organisations across all sectors of education, training, youth and sport. Any public, private or not-for-profit organisation actively involved in these areas may apply for funding…[more]
2020 ERASMUS+ Youth Partnership Funding Program (Round-III)
Deadline: 29 October 2020
The Erasmus+ UK National Agency is accepting applications for its 2020 ERASMUS+ Youth Partnership Funding Program (Round-III). Erasmus Plus is open to organisations across all sectors of education, training, youth and sport. Any public, private or not-for-profit organisation actively involved in these areas may apply for funding…[more]
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global – Preparatory Action
Deadline: 23 September 2020
European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global – Preparatory Action Program. The overall objective of the call is to support new or aspiring European entrepreneurs in the crucial phase of establishing, running and growing their business by working with an experienced entrepreneur from a country or territory outside the EU. New entrepreneurs should be able to develop their entrepreneurial skills, international outlook and competitiveness…[more]
Youth Educator Sustainable Agriculture Grants 2021
Deadline: 12 November 2020
The North Central Region-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) has launched a call for applications for its Youth Educator Sustainable Agriculture Grants 2021. NCR-SARE recognizes that youth programs are a way to introduce new and exciting farming and ranching options to youth, parents, and community members. The Youth Educator program provides opportunities for youth to learn about Sustainable Agriculture (farming and ranching that is ecologically sound, profitable, and socially responsible)…[more]
OPEC Fund | Young Professional Development Program (YPDP)
Deadline: 21 September 2020
The OPEC Fund’s Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured two-year program designed to prepare young professionals from the OPEC Fund’s member countries for a career in global development. We are currently seeking applicants with a passion for and commitment to international development who demonstrate academic excellence and relevant professional experience. We especially want to hear from those with the drive and ambition to help developing countries address their most pressing challenges in the quest for social, environmental and economic progress…[more]
2021 Diana Award – United Kingdom
Deadline: 12 March 2021
Entries are now open for the Diana Award which is the most prestigious accolade young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. The Diana Award is bestowed upon inspiring, courageous, compassionate young people, positively transforming the lives of others in Diana, Princess of Wales memory and legacy…[more]
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) in United States
Deadline: 18 September 2020
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS), on behalf of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, announces a grant award to provide crisis bridge housing for Youth and Young Adults (YYA) at-risk of and experiencing homelessness. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to support communities in the development and implementation of a co-ordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness…[more]
California Natural Resources Agency: Youth Community Access Grant Program
Deadline: 16 September 2020
The California Natural Resources Agency is currently accepting proposals for the Youth Community Access Grant Program. The program, funded by Proposition 64, seeks projects that support youth access to natural or cultural resources with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities including, but not limited to, community education and recreational amenities to support youth substance use prevention and early intervention…[more]
FYA’s Youth Action Project Grant Scheme – Australia
Deadline: 7 October 2020
The Australian Government Department of Health in partnership with the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is seeking applications for its Youth Action Project Grant Scheme (YAPGS). The YAPGS will consider and support both new and existing projects responding to the issues young people are facing at this time. It will support projects that…[more]
Youthtown Funding for Sports Organisations – New Zealand
Deadline: 22 November 2020
Youthtown is seeking applications to provide funding to empower young New Zealanders to be the best they can be…[more]
QUADRA 2 CFPs: Developing Skills of Vulnerable Youth and Syrian Refugees in Jordan
Deadline: 30 September 2020
The Qudra 2 – Resilience for refugees, IDPs, returnees and host communities in response to the protracted Syrian and Iraqi crises, has announced a call for proposals for “Developing skills of vulnerable youth and Syrian refugees in Jordan” Action to improve the relevance of vocational training and facilitate the transition from the world of training to the world of work for the target group through an increased involvement of the private sector in skills development…[more]
Call for Proposals: Youth-led actions to support communities affected by Beirut Blasts 2020 – Lebanon
Deadline: 15 September 2020
UNESCO, UNFPA, and UNODC Offices in Lebanon are jointly launching a Call for Proposals in response to the recent Beirut Blasts.
In recognition of the spirit of solidarity and inter-cultural exchange that has prevailed in the immediate aftermath of the explosion, especially amongst young women and men volunteers across the country, and in view of the complexity of the humanitarian interventions, this Call for Proposals targets NGOs/CSOs/Academic centers and…[more]