[April 2026]
Explore handpicked opportunities for youth to lead, innovate, and create impact across climate, research, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Open to students, young professionals, and youth-led organisations, these programs offer funding, mentorship, recognition, and global exposure. Act early and make your mark.
Call for Proposals: Youth Climate Projects 2026
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The Young Changemakers programme invites youth and youth-led organisations to submit innovative climate action projects for 2026 focused on sustainability and community impact…[more]
Call for Entries: Youth Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) and GEEP are inviting young people aged 15–30 worldwide to submit innovative solutions addressing marine issues. Winners receive $1,000, global recognition, and a fully funded trip to Taipei…[more]
QS ImpACT Awards 2026: From Ideas to Impact for Sustainable Change
Deadline: 21-September-2026
The QS ImpACT Awards 2026 celebrate youth, universities, and organisations worldwide that are driving measurable sustainability and social impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
Enlight Fellowship for Youth Mental Wellbeing Leaders
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The Enlight Fellowship is a fully funded 16-week global programme supporting youth entrepreneurs and leaders working on mental wellbeing solutions. It offers leadership training, mentorship, financial skills development, and an in-person summit to help fellows scale impactful initiatives…[more]
D-Prize: Funding Ambitious Poverty-Alleviation Ventures
Deadline: 17-May-2026
D-Prize is a global seed funding program that supports early-stage entrepreneurs building ventures to distribute proven, evidence-based solutions to reduce poverty…[more]
Call for Proposals: Negroni Week Innovation Award
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Negroni Week Innovation Award provides $3,000–$10,000 per project (from a $200,000 global pool) to support partnerships improving sustainability, fairness, and quality in the hospitality and beverage sector…[more]
Submissions open for Coolest Projects Online
Deadline: 27-May-2026
Coolest Projects Online, run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is a global online showcase that invites young people aged 18 and under to share their digital technology projects with a worldwide audience…[more]
“30 Under 30” Awards for Young News Media Professionals
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The INMA 30 Under 30 Awards recognizes outstanding young professionals under the age of 30 working in the global news media industry. It highlights early career achievements, innovation, and leadership potential across key media functions…[more]
Apply Now: Eco-Award Competition for Public Schools
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Eco-Award Competition provides up to 6,000 GEL to public schools in Georgia to implement circular economy and recycling projects…[more]
Eco Champions Programme for Young Climate Leaders
Deadline: 20-May-2026
The Eco Champions Programme supports young climate activists aged 16–26 by providing training, mentorship, and mini-grants to scale community-based environmental solutions. It focuses on climate challenges such as water scarcity, energy access, and environmental degradation. Selected participants also join a global network and may attend the Eco Champions Summit in Nigeria…[more]
Apply for Generations: Global Grant Program
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Institute for Equality in Development Innovations offers student-focused grants of up to $100,000 for projects preventing child and youth abuse or supporting survivors. Funding prioritizes impact, inclusion, and survivor autonomy and is available to students of all ages, including homeschoolers and higher education learners…[more]
CFAs: Agribusiness e-Academy Opportunity for Young Agripreneurs
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Agribusiness e-Academy offers a free step-by-step learning pathway for early-stage agripreneurs to develop climate-smart, investment-ready business concepts…[more]
Apply for UNESCO Young Scientist Awards 2026
Deadline: 07-May-2026
The UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Awards 2026 support young researchers working on ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainability. Grants of up to US$5,000 are awarded for innovative research projects, especially in biosphere reserves…[more]
Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature
Deadline: 31-May-2026
UNESCO and vivo have launched the Capture the Future initiative, inviting young people aged 18–35 to share visual stories about human-nature relationships in UNESCO biosphere reserves…[more]
RFAs: Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest is a global photography competition for young people aged 14–25 to showcase cultural heritage along the Silk Roads…[more]
German Bundestag Scholarship Programme for Young African Graduates
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The German Bundestag Scholarship Programme offers a fully funded, four-week training in Berlin for young African graduates interested in democracy and governance. It includes workshops, a parliamentary internship, and financial support to build leadership and civic engagement skills…[more]
Nominations open for Danubius Young Scientist Award
Deadline: 10-May-2026
The Danubius Young Scientist Award offers €1,350 and international recognition to outstanding early-career researchers from Danube Region countries, supporting scientific excellence and regional collaboration…[more]
Apply for Innovation Opportunity for Youth-Led Projects (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 24-May-2026
The Social Impact Award is now accepting applications to support young innovators by offering funding, mentorship, and global networking opportunities for promising projects…[more]
Social Integration Program for Vulnerable Youths in El Salvador
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Social Integration Programme for Vulnerable Youth through Sport and Life Skills provides €150,000–€180,000 to implement training programmes for at least 550 vulnerable youth in El Salvador…[more]
Cultural Access 2026: Priority Area Projects for Individuals and Organisations (Australia)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The 2026 Cultural Access Priority Area Projects funding by Create NSW provides $10,000–$100,000 to support inclusive arts and cultural projects across New South Wales…[more]
Call for Applications: Social Impact Grant for Youth (Canada)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Social Impact Grant Program supports young people in Metro Vancouver, Canada who want to launch community projects that create positive social change…[more]
Open Call: Frank Moorhouse Fellowship for Young Writers (Australia)
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Copyright Agency Frank Moorhouse Fellowship supports early-career Australian writers aged 18–35 to develop a new work of fiction…[more]
Apply for Youth Social Entrepreneurship Incubation Program (Moldova)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Social Impact Award Incubation Program invites young innovators to apply for a structured support journey designed to transform early-stage ideas into impactful and sustainable ventures…[more]
Apply Now: Incubation Opportunity for Young Changemakers (Romania)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Social Impact Award Incubation Program offers young people in Romania an opportunity to develop their ideas into impactful social ventures through structured support and hands-on guidance…[more]
Social Impact Award Program for Young Entrepreneurs (Germany)
Deadline: 19-May- 2026
The Social Impact Award program invites young individuals to submit innovative ideas and receive support to transform them into impactful social enterprises…[more]
Youth-Focused Social Impact Incubation and Award Programme (India)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The Social Impact Award incubation programme provides young innovators with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to transform their ideas into successful social ventures…[more]
Funding available to Support Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs (Austria)
Deadline: 19-May-2026
The Social Impact Award program provides young people with the opportunity to turn their innovative ideas into impactful social enterprises through structured support, mentorship, and incubation…[more]
Fund for Future 2026: Grants for Child and Youth Initiatives (Belgium)
Deadline: 14-October-2026
The Fund for Future 2026 call offers up to €4,000 per project to support activities for children and youth (up to 18 years) in Lennik and Sint-Pieters-Leeuw. With a total budget of €20,000, the fund prioritizes inclusive, community-based initiatives that promote wellbeing, participation, and social connection…[more]
Applications open for the Childnet Film Competition (UK)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Childnet Film Competition invites young people aged 7–18 in the UK to create films in supervised school or youth group settings. Entries must be submitted by an adult, with shortlisted teams winning filmmaking equipment for their institution…[more]
Call for Subsidies to Promote Youth Participation 2026 (Spain)
Deadline: 18-May-2026
The Murcia City Council Youth Grants 2026/2027 provide up to €3,000 to support projects that enhance youth participation, civic engagement, and cultural activities in Murcia, Spain…[more]
Social Impact Award: Incubation Program for Youth Entrepreneurs (Armenia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Social Impact Award incubation program offers young changemakers a structured pathway to transform early-stage ideas into impactful social ventures through mentorship, community support, and competitive recognition…[more]
Youth Entrepreneurship Incubation Program for Business Growth (Hungary)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Social Impact Award is offering to support young entrepreneurs to develop early-stage ideas into viable businesses through mentoring, evaluation, and access to a global support ecosystem…[more]
Apply Now: Youth Incubation Program for Social Innovation (Croatia)
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Social Impact Award incubation program supports young entrepreneurs in transforming early-stage ideas into meaningful social ventures by providing mentorship, resources, and a structured selection process to help them develop and scale their impact…[more]
Future Ukraine Research Grants for Master’s Students and Researchers
Deadline: 13-May-2026
The Future Ukraine Programme funds short-term research stays in Germany (1–6 months) for Ukrainian students and researchers…[more]
2026 Startup Incubation Program for Young Changemakers (Ukraine)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Social Impact Award 2026 incubation program provides an opportunity for young social entrepreneurs to transform early-stage ideas into impactful ventures through structured mentorship, resources, and a global support network…[more]
UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 14-May-2026
The UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders Fellowship 2026 invites young leaders in Ghana to apply for a one-year, on-site leadership and development program…[more]
Nominations open for Young Entrepreneurs Award (South Korea)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
Entries are now open for the CEFC Young French Entrepreneurs Award to celebrate inspiring journeys, innovative projects and globally oriented entrepreneurial visions…[more]
Active Holidays Programme to Support Youth Sports Camps (Poland)
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The Active Holidays Programme 2026 is a Polish government-funded initiative supporting non-commercial sports camps for children and youth aged 6–24…[more]
Call for NGO Partnerships: Skill Up! 2030 – Young People Shaping the Future (Nepal)
Deadline: 06-May-2026
The “Skill Up! 2030 – Young People Shaping the Future” project by Welthungerhilfe Nepal aims to empower youth in Sudurpashchim Province through skills development, employment opportunities, and system-level reforms in education, labor markets, and food systems…[more]