Youth now possess strong leadership roles and take a lead position in the new world. Therefore, we take a look at those grants that will empower them and how youth-led NGOs and NGOs working for youth can use them for building the next generation of world leaders.
2020 Youth Solidarity Fund | Applications now Open
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is inviting applications for the 2020 Youth Solidarity Fund. The Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) supports youth-led organizations that foster peaceful and inclusive societies. Seed funding is given to projects, for and by young people, that demonstrate innovative and effective approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue…[more]
Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs launches Call for Youth Projects VII
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France Diplomacy inviting Call for Youth Projects VII to support the commitment of French local authorities (CTF) and their foreign counterparts in favor of young people, their openness to the world and the development of opportunities to their intention, in terms of education, training and participation in the sustainable development of territories…[more]
Orange Knowledge Programme: Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Changing Food Systems 2021
The Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI), part of Wageningen University & Research, is seeking applications for the “Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Changing Food Systems 2021” under Orange Knowledge Programme. The programme starts from 01 November 2021 until 10 December 2021…[more]
2021 Edition of European Charlemagne Youth Prize
Aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? If yes, then you can apply for this 2021 Charlemagne Youth Prize and get rewarded for your project to further develop your initiative…[more]
2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021
The 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021 is inviting youth “Social Journalists” to submit an essay and campaign ideas describing a theme of “#ASEANYouth and COVID-19 – Response, Recovery, and Resilience”…[more]
4YouthByYouth: Adolescent Engagement in HIV Research in Africa
The 4YouthByYouth is seeking applications for its Adolescent Engagement in HIV Research in Africa. The purpose of this crowdsourcing open call is to solicit creative ways that adolescents (14-24 years old) have participated in HIV research studies in Africa. The submissions to this open call will be used to inform research and help develop a manuscript on the same topic…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Cameroon: Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium – Building Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon announces an open competition for applications to carry out a program to enhance the capacity of Cameroonian youth in starting and/or developing a business. The aim of this project is to assist new entrepreneurs seeking to expand and grow their businesses and activities. Proposals must demonstrate knowledge of Cameroon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and propose training modules with the goal of moving seed stage entrepreneurs to the intermediate and expansion stage…[more]
UNDP/Jamaica: Engagement of CSO/NGO for Amplifying Youth Project
UNDP is seeking to partner with an establish Non-Governmental Organisation to provide on-granting and technical assistance towards the achievement of Output 2 “Youth empowered to implement innovative & sustainable solutions for Citizen Safety & Security”…[more]
Nigeria: 2021 Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI)
Applications are now open for the 2021 Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI). The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. CYFI brings together Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills and experience to design and implement projects that have a positive impact on Nigerian society…[more]
Call for Applications for Changemakers Programme in Malawi
This is a unique signature leadership programme, led by Youth Wave, that aims at building the next generation of servant and selfless youth leaders who are passionate and committed to changing the lives of young people and impacting communities by solving the world’s toughest challenges using innovative solutions in sustainable ways…[more]
James R. Thorpe Foundation offering Grants to Create Opportunities for Youth in United States
The James R. Thorpe Foundation seeks to create opportunities for middle school and high school age youth to achieve productive and independent lives. The Foundation has a focus on the needs of economically disadvantaged and at-risk youth…[more]
UN Women announces Call for Proposals for “Empowering Youth for Peaceful Tajikistan” Project
UN Women Programme Office in Tajikistan plans to engage Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as Responsible Party for the implementation of activities that contribute to the empowerment of adolescents and young people, both men and women, to equally participate in political, social and economic life and more resilient to violent narratives that play on multiple grievances including injustice, socio-economic exclusion, limited access to decision makers and a lack of belonging…[more]
Youth Wave led Unique Leadership Programme for Malawian Changemakers
A unique signature leadership programme has been launched by Youth Wave that aims at building the next generation of selfless youth leaders who are passionate and committed to changing the lives of young people and impacting communities by solving the world’s toughest challenges using innovative solutions in sustainable ways…[more]
Youth Action Lab: Grants, In-kind Support, Training, Strategy Development and Networking for Youth Activists
The Youth Action Lab is a pilot project initiated by CIVICUS to test different ways to support grassroots youth activists in the Global South by providing access to resources, building alliances and developing strategies with activists and movements…[more]
New Zealand: Submit Proposals for Youthtown Grant Program
Youthtown Inc. is currently accepting proposals for the Youthtown Grant Program to empower young New Zealanders to be the best they can be…[more]
Youth Philanthropy Fund for Environment to help School Students (US)
The Whatcom Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Youth Philanthropy Fund for the Environment to help high school students develop the personal and professional skills needed by the next generation of community leaders…[more]
UN Women announces Call for Proposals for “Empowering Youth for Peaceful Tajikistan” Project
UN Women Programme Office in Tajikistan plans to engage Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as Responsible Party for the implementation of activities that contribute to the empowerment of adolescents and young people, both men and women, to equally participate in political, social and economic life and more resilient to violent narratives that play on multiple grievances including injustice, socio-economic exclusion, limited access to decision makers and a lack of belonging…[more]
Submit Applications for BCTC’s Youth Hubs Initiatives – Canada
The British Columbia Touring Council (BCTC) invites proposals from BC-based non-profit organizations to support innovative projects that demonstrate how youth engage in the performing arts and how technology is used in performance-based work…[more]
U.S. Department of Justice: 2021 Supporting Tribal Youth – Training and Technical Assistance and Youth Leadership Development
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is seeking applications for funding to support the provision of juvenile justice-related training and technical assistance to federally recognized tribes and to support tribal youth engagement related to juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, and public safety issues in Indian country…[more]
