[June 2022]
View our FREE compilation of the most inspiring grants for youths, youth-led groups and organizations working for youths. As youths play a key role in shaping the future, a wide range of funding landscape has been opened up for them by donor agencies around the world. These funding calls touch upon various areas of work/interest such as Leadership, Environment, Green Skills, Innovation, Media, Solidarity, Empowerment, Children, Entrepreneurship and more.
JWH Initiative to support Young Environmental Leaders
Deadline: 24-Aug-22
Applications are now open for the Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative to stimulate leadership of young people in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the environmental movement in the developing world. In order to promote lasting change towards a more sustainable world the environmental movement is in constant need of inspirational and skilful leadership. Young people working for environmental CSOs, especially in developing countries, often have few opportunities to develop leadership skills…[Read more…]
World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge
Deadline: 20-Jun-22
The World Food Forum (WFF) Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is now open to inspire research and innovation in sustainable development to end hunger and transform the agrifood systems…[more]
3rd ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA) 2022
Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is pleased to announce the 3rd ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA) to recognise young students’ valuable contributions to nation-building, sustainable development, and energy transition…[more]
NOFO: All Hands-on Deck – Youth Participation for Green Technology ($250,000 in total fundingg)
Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Regional Public Engagement Specialist (REPS) Office within the U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to plan, develop, design, and implement a touring exhibit with the environmental theme of renewable/green technologies, targeting youth audiences, including a supplemental programming plan (workshops, lectures, activities, etc.) and companion virtual museum…[more]
IsDB-ILO Youth Green Skills Accelerator Challenge Call
Deadline: 12-Aug-22
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) invites youth-led organizations, networks or coalitions to propose new and innovative ideas and solutions to support a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all…[more]
Entries are Now Open for Young Voices Award
Deadline: 14-Jul-22
The Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Awards, in collaboration with Teach the Future, has announced the Young Voices award to bring futures thinking to students and educators around the world. Teach the Future is a global movement that promotes futures literacy for students and educators. Their aspiration is that every student is prepared to navigate an uncertain world and has the agency to imagine and create their preferred future. Their mission is to teach futures-thinking skills to students and educators around the world and to inspire…[Read more…]
Join 1000 Girls 1000 Futures Initiative to receive Mentorship from Female STEM experts
Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) is inviting applications from young women ages 13-17 around the world to join 1000 Girls 1000 Futures to receive mentorship from female STEM experts, gain access to college readiness and leadership coursework, and network with other girls passionate about STEM…[Read more…]
Entries Open for 2022 Race and Sexuality Research Award
Deadline: 31-Aug-22
Entries are now open for the 2022 Race and Sexuality Research Award to encourage proposals that focus on the following Sex education in schools Transgender youth Reproductive justice The Center for Positive Sexuality welcomes projects from varied research approaches, disciplines, and methodologies that connect facets of sexuality to…[Read more…]
UN Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2022-2023
Deadline: 24-Jun-22
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), together with the Department of Foreign Affairs, are delighted to announce the call for applications for the United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2022 – 2023 which will support two young people aged between 18-25 years to join Ireland’s delegation to the United Nations.… [Read more…]
2022 Call for Proposals: PISCCA Fund for CSOs in Botswana
Deadline: 24-Jun-22
The Embassy of France in Gaborone has announced the proposals for Innovative projects from civil societies and coalitions of actors (PISCCA ), small-grant programme designed for Botswana CSOs funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. PISCCA aims at funding small-scale projects and development initiatives which contribute to strengthen Botswana’s civil society and promote social, economic and cultural rights in the country… [Read more…]
Submit Applications for School Enterprise Challenge
Deadline: 22-Jun-22
Applications are now open for the School Enterprise Challenge an international business programme for schools. It helps young people all around the world to develop business skills and essential life skills. The School Enterprise Challenge is an award-winning educational programme that is available to any school around the world through our free, all-inclusive online platform…[Read more…]
Join “Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads” International Photo Contest 2022
Deadline: 17-Jul-22
The annual Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest offers an exciting opportunity for young people from all over the world to capture their understanding of the shared heritage of the Silk Roads through the lens of their camera. The Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest is an opportunity for young people who live or have traveled within these regions to share their perceptions and further their understanding of the common cultural heritage and pluralistic identities emerging from the interactions and exchanges taking place along the…[Read more…]
Nominations are Open for Walkabout Prizes
Deadline: 30-Jun-22
Nominations are now open for the Walkabout Prizes to celebrate the curiosity and sense of exploration of younger future practitioners. There are two Walkabout Prizes available for individuals or small teams who are advocating for futures thinking and change in their community. Launched in 2020 and returning for a third year to showcase the work of 18-25-year-olds, the Walkabout Prizes highlight the curiosity and sense of exploration in younger futures practitioners and activists…[Read more…]
Media Literacy Training Program
Deadline: 22-Jul-22
The Palestinian Affairs Unit public diplomacy section (PAU-PD) announces an open competition for a grant through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Media Literacy Training Program. This program will promote media literacy among Palestinian youth and is designed to partner with an organization to implement activities which advance the applicant’s goals and the PAU-PD mission: to advance a comprehensive and lasting peace through a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian…[Read more…]
YSEALI Regional Workshop on Designing Games that Drive Social Change
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on Designing Games that Drive Social Change, to be held in Malaysia (Penang or Kuala Lumpur) pending the availability of funding…[Read more…]
Food Wave – Empowering Urban Youth for Climate Action Project
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
Applications are now open for the second round of “Food Wave – Empowering Urban Youth for Climate Action” Project to support actions developed by Cities and Municipalities dealing with the topic of sustainable food consumption and production and targeting young people (15-35 years old). “Food Wave – Empowering Urban Youth for Climate Action” is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Development Education and Awareness Raising Programme…[Read more…]
Nominations Open for Forbes 30 Under 30 (North America)
Deadline: 1-Sep-22
Nominations are now open for the Forbes 30 Under 30. How They Do It? Reporters, editors and expert judges consider a variety of factors, including: funding, revenue, social impact, inventiveness and potential. Nominee shortlists are shared with each category’s four-judge panel who select the final 30 listees in their assigned category…[Read more…]
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative – Mekong Leadership Program
Deadline: 20-Jun-22
The United States Agency for International Development in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – Mekong Leadership Program. Focus Areas Climate Change: The Mekong region is one of the most vulnerable places on earth to the impacts of climate change, which compounds existing and projected threats. It impacts the region’s people, biodiversity and natural resources with cascading effects…[Read more…]
5.000 EUR available to Fight Climate Change (Round 2)
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The FOOD WAVE is pleased to launch a Call for proposals for Local Authorities promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns to fight climate change – Round 2. The FOOD WAVE Project aims at reaching a pan-European impact, involving smaller youth organisations and local authorities interested in supporting the Action but lacking the necessary means to do so…[Read more…]
European Commission Peace Ambassador Scholarship
Deadline: 26-Jun-22
Applications are now open for the One Young World Peace Ambassador Scholarship, delivered in partnership with the European Commission, aims to empower young people to build more cohesive and peaceful societies. Scholarship recipients will participate in the One Young World Summit 2022, which will see 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries descend on Manchester for the global forum for young leaders. During the Summit, delegates will present…[Read more…]
2022 Solidarity Fellowships Programme – Open Now!
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
For 2022 the EU-funded Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility is launching a call for ‘Solidarity Fellowships’ to support civil society activists and civically minded women and men who demonstrate a deep commitment to leading a civil response to the war in Ukraine as part of the emergency support under the theme of #StandWithUkraine. …[Read more…]
U.S. Embassy Bangkok FY2022 YSEALI Enviro-Tech Regional Workshop
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok has announced an open competition for a cooperative agreement under the aegis of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) to develop and implement the YSEALI Enviro-Tech Regional Workshop – a six-day workshop in Bangkok on climate change adaptation, resilience efforts, and innovative use of emerging technology such as AI, clean energy, and biotech to address common environmental challenges pending the availability of funds…[Read more…]
L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Maghreb for Women in Science Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-22
The L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents for Women in Science Program is now open to support the involvement of young women in scientific research. The L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents for Women in Science program aims to promote and support the involvement of young women in scientific research This program identifies and rewards talented young women researchers in life and environmental sciences, material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, engineering and technology…[Read more…]
Open Now: Young Political Leadership School Africa Program Cohort 9 ( Africa)
Deadline: 15-Jul-22
Applications are now open for the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS-Africa) program, a program that contributes to the formation of a new generation of character-driven political and socially active leaders that would be accountable, responsive, and accessible to the needs and interests of their citizens and help to shape the future of their respective countries in the positive direction…[Read more…]
The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2022
Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is inviting young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa, who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields; who want to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society, and many other areas; who are eager to network with their peers and older; and who seek to foster and strengthen ties across the Atlantic…[Read more…]
King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to achieve the SDGs
Deadline: 1-Jul-22
The King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to achieve the SDGs is now open for nominations.The award recognizes young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and environment, as well as institutions that improve the enabling environment and infrastructure for youth to make an impact…[Read more…]
NOFO: Advancing Agribusiness Digital Marketing
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Timor-Leste of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a five-day regional workshop in Timor-Leste on “Advancing Agribusiness Digital Marketing” for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), pending the availability of funds…[Read more…]
Grants to increase Mobilisation and Engagement of Children and Youth
Deadline: 27-Sep-22
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to develop and implement projects by the students themselves, with the support and contribution of their schools, teachers and wider community, based on the established principles and practices of ocean literacy and the general framework on education for sustainability…[Read more…]
Call for Proposals – Empowering Youth in the EU Outermost Regions
Deadline: 4-Jul-22
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to empower and mobilise youth in the outermost regions. Young people can become agents of change, entrepreneurs and innovators in their local communities. This grant is part of a group of grants targeted at young people in specific EU regions, following from the call for proposals “Promoting youth participation in just transition – EUTEENS4GREEN” …[Read more…]
Call for Proposals: AFD providing financial support to Feminist CSOs working for Gender Equality
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is offering grants to strengthen feminist CSOs working for gender equality in and through education to demonstrate and support sustainable community-based approaches to developing actions that promote gender equality in and through education…[Read more…]
Cambodia Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2022
Deadline: 21-Jun-22
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop, organize, and oversee the 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit. The award recipient will be responsible for planning, organizing, and administering all components and aspects of a youth-focused YSEALI Summit to take place in-person – if regional health and travel conditions allow – in Phnom …[Read more…]
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program in Tunisia
Deadline: 15-Aug-22
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia is pleased to announce the availability of Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) scholarships for young educators to teach Arabic and study in the United States in the academic years 2023-2024. The FLTA program is a nine-month, non-degree experience for early career teachers. FLTA participants teach Arabic at colleges and universities in the United States while simultaneously taking courses in American culture. Teachers of English language, American Studies…[Read more…]
Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Dominican Republic)
Deadline: 31-Jul-22
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.PAS Santo Domingo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, educational, professional and scientific ties between the U.S. and Dominican Republic through cultural, professional and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes…[Read more…]
Grants to support CSOs in Honduras
Deadline: 19-Jul-22
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to promote adequate conditions for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with the purpose of strengthening their capacities and effectively developing their role as actors of sustainable and inclusive development, with an emphasis on groups in vulnerable conditions…[Read more…]
Call for Projects for Tunisian NGOs
Deadline: 26-Jun-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Tunisian NGOs to support community initiatives that will raise awareness and contribute to the resolution of environmental problems that occur at the local level while ensuring a strong involvement of young people and women… [Read more…]
Improving Pathways to Education Program in Honduras
Deadline: 23-Jul-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement a new activity “Improving Pathways to Education (IPE)” program. The purpose of the IPE Activity is to increase access to safe learning environments, and to relevant, and quality basic education for children and youth, particularly the most marginalized in communities with high violence and outmigration targeted by USAID …[Read more…]
USAID Open Call for Sustaining Prevention, Care and Support Services for Orphans & Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 23-Jun-22
The United States Agency for International Development in Zimbabwe (USAID/Zimbabwe) is seeking applications from qualified Zimbabwe entities to implement the activity “Sustaining Prevention, Care and Support Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Zimbabwe” in six clusters sites in Zimbabwe …[Read more…]
Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Economic Advancement Program in India
Deadline: 17-Jul-22
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out programs that work with the private sector in India and the United States to foster a platform to develop career pathways for vulnerable adolescent girls in India, focused on but not limited to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers and/or entrepreneurship …[Read more…]
5.000 EUR available to Fight Climate Change (Round 2)
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The FOOD WAVE is pleased to launch a Call for proposals for Local Authorities promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns to fight climate change – Round 2. The FOOD WAVE Project aims at reaching a pan-European impact, involving smaller youth organisations and local authorities interested in supporting the Action but lacking the necessary means to do so …[Read more…]
Peter Amor Sports Participation Fund Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 24-Jun-22
The Ballarat Foundation is pleased to announce the Peter Amor Sports Participation Fund (PASPF) to allow young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to participate in sport, by assisting with some of the financial barriers that may otherwise have prevented this …[Read more…]
Ballarat Innovation Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 24-Jun-22
Applications are now open for The Ballarat Innovation Grant program -An annual grants program delivered by Ballarat Foundation United Way Inc. (the Ballarat Foundation), in a bid to find new ways to break the cycle of disadvantage within Ballarat and surrounding areas …[Read more…]
Climate of Change: Join the Sub-granting Call (Belgium)
Deadline: 19-Jun-22
Are you a Belgian youth association who is sensitive to raising awareness on the effects of climate change and understanding the links with migration? ALDA is looking for you! Lead the change and participate in the call for proposals with your project idea! The Climate of Change project – co-funded by the EU under the Development Education and Awareness Raising Programme (DEAR) and promoted by the …[Read more…]
US: 2022 Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) seeks applications for funding for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program …[Read more…]
Youth and Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange in Austria
Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The U.S. Embassy Vienna of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote and foster entrepreneurship among Austrian young people …[Read more…]
Eagle House Small Grants Program in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 5-Aug-22
The Somerset Community Foundation has announced the Eagle House Small Grants Program for young people who have been looked after in foster/residential care. Eagle House was designed and built-in 1740 by the architect for Georgian Bath, John Wood the Younger. A family home until 1942, the house then provided housing and education for local young people from disadvantaged backgrounds until it was sold in 1982 by Somerset County Council. The Eagle House Trust was …[Read more…]
British Embassy Kuwait announces Gulf Strategy Fund
Deadline: 23-Jun-22
The British Embassy Kuwait is inviting project bids for funding as part of its program for the next 3 years. Purpose The Kuwait Program supports implementation of UK priorities for Kuwait. It supports Kuwait’s ambitious ‘New Kuwait’ Vision 2035 agenda for transforming Kuwait into a trade centre, with a resilient and diverse economy led by the private sector under the umbrella of government institutions, which accentuates …[Read more…]
Henry Duncan Grants 2022 in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 5-Jul-22
The Corra Foundation is pleased to announce the Henry Duncan Grants to support children and young people (aged 6-26 years) to overcome the impacts of inequality in their lives. Priority Areas Following engagement with young people and community organisations, they have identified two priority areas for funding: Children and Young People shaping their own lives: This theme will support …[Read more…]
NOFO: Youth Civic Engagement Project in Uganda
Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a federal assistance award to implement and manage a youth civic engagement project. The objectives of this project are to encourage Ugandan youth to participate…[Read more…]
US: Wellborn Ecology Fund for School-Based Project Grants
Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the Wellborn Ecology Fund to increase environmental and ecological science knowledge in the Upper Valley. The Foundation has been focusing wellborn resources to increase access to place-based ecology education for children and youth, with particular emphasis on K-12 and early childhood education centers in underserved communities. …[Read more…]
Dream Big Awards 2022: A Chance to Win $25,000 for Your Business (US)
Deadline: 17-Jun-22
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch a call for nominations for the Dream Big Awards 2022 to recognize the very best in American small businesses. The Award honors the achievements of small businesses and highlights their contributions to America’s economic growth…[Read more…]
One Oldham Fund for Children and Young People in the UK
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The One Oldham Fund is now open for Children and Young People. This investment will support the sector’s resilience to enable VCFSE organisations that are locally rooted and active in Oldham to remain viable, to continue to deliver the ongoing Covid 19 response and to contribute to the delivery of Oldham’s Covid Recovery Strategy priorities…[Read more…]
Noongar Charitable Trust’s Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 20-Jul-22
Applications are now open for the Noongar Charitable Trust’s (NCT) Grant Program. The Trust aims to support projects run by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations that offer a direct and noticeable benefit to the Noongar community…[Read more…]
2022 Harcourts Foundation’s Grant Program in New Zealand
Deadline: 4-Jul-22
The 2022 Harcourts Foundation’s Grant Program is now open to provide support that helps grow and enrich the communities. The Foundation has a clear focus on providing grants to reputable community-based organizations which need funding for projects and initiatives designed to benefit as many people as possible. They will prioritize applications that demonstrate that their grant will have the widest community impact…[Read more…]
We Move Fund: Youth Social Action in the UK
Deadline: 20-Jun-22
The We Move Fund: Youth Social Action is now open for applications to empower Black children and young people through Youth Social Action. The We Move Fund: Youth Social Action is part of the We Move Fund, in partnership with BBC Radio 1xtra. Through the We Move Fund, with the support of BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Children in Need will commit £10m over 10 years to create and invest in opportunities for Black children and young people…[Read more…]
NOFO: Montana/Dakotas Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands (US)
Deadline: 31-Aug-22
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering grants under Montana/Dakotas Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands to provide employment for participants and opportunities to learn about and gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management while promoting long-term interest in public lands stewardship and the BLM…[Read more…]
2023 Australian of the Year Award – Apply Now!
Deadline: 31-Jul-22
The 2023 Australian of the Year Award nominations are now open! Categories All nominees will be considered for the Australian of the Year Award Nominees aged 16 to 30 years will also be considered for the Young Australian of the Year Award Nominees aged 65 years and over will also be considered for the Senior Australian of the Year Award…[Read more…]
