[July 2026]
Celebrate World Youth Skills Day by exploring funding and learning opportunities that empower young people to learn, lead, and innovate. Discover grants, fellowships, scholarships, competitions, entrepreneurship programs, leadership initiatives, and skills development opportunities designed to help youth build future-ready skills and unlock their potential.
Open Call for Global Youth Leadership Program
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The Global Youth Leadership Program is accepting applications from outstanding young professionals in the Internet and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors. Selected participants will receive a Global Youth Leader Certificate, attend the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit, participate in international forums, research, and leadership training, and gain access to networking, internship, and career opportunities within the World Internet Conference (WIC)…[more]
2026 Leading Scholarship for One Young World Summit
Deadline: 31-October-2026
The Leading Scholarship 2026 is the flagship scholarship offered by One Young World to support outstanding young leaders from around the world to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town. It provides fully funded access, including travel, accommodation, meals, and summit participation for selected delegates…[more]
Call for Applications: Global Innovation Challenge 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is requesting applications to support young social entrepreneurs and innovators leading projects and startups that create positive social and environmental impact worldwide…[more]
Young Peacebuilders Programme in South Caucasus and Central Asia
Deadline: 30-July-2026
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is accepting applications for the 9th edition of the Young Peacebuilders Programme, a peace education initiative designed for young leaders from South Caucasus and Central Asia…[more]
Open Call for Sony World Photography Youth Competition
Deadline: 05-January-2027
The Sony World Photography Youth Competition is a global, free-to-enter photography contest for young photographers aged 19 and under…[more]
Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant Program for Young Photographers
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant Program supports young and emerging photographers worldwide to develop documentary and photojournalism projects focused on social, political, environmental, and humanitarian issues…[more]
Applications open for Thiel Fellowship for Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Thiel Fellowship is a prestigious two-year program that provides USD 250,000 to young innovators aged 22 or younger who want to pursue ambitious projects, startups, scientific research, or other ventures instead of following a traditional university path…[more]
Entries open for Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Young Poets Competition is a free international poetry contest for young writers aged 11–17. It invites original, unpublished poems written in English, with strict rules against AI-generated content and prior publication…[more]
Call for Submissions: Allan Gray Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Allan Gray Fellowship offers full financial support and entrepreneurial development for high-achieving students to study at top South African universities…[more]
UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM
Deadline: 30-November-2026
The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize recognizes young scientists under 40 who have made significant contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…[more]
Apply for World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program
Deadline: 02-August-2026
The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program selects 20–25 young leaders worldwide who are actively involved in conservation to support ocean and climate action. Members serve a one-year term, contributing to campaigns, advocacy, leadership activities, and global collaboration while receiving training and networking opportunities…[more]
International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Program 2027
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Program is a five-month scholarship offered by the German Bundestag for young graduates who want practical experience in parliamentary work and a deeper understanding of political and social processes…[more]
Entries Open: UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026
Deadline: 16-August-2026
The UNESCO Youth Hackathon 2026 invites young people aged 18–30 to collaborate in teams and develop innovative solutions that promote Media and Information Literacy (MIL). The hackathon welcomes creative ideas ranging from AI-powered tools and educational resources to community initiatives, digital platforms, podcasts, games, and multimedia projects that foster an informed, inclusive, and responsible digital society…[more]
RFAs: Small Grants for Young Civil Society Leaders in Developing Countries
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWHI) provides small grants to help young environmental professionals in developing countries strengthen their leadership skills through education, training, internships, conferences, and professional development opportunities…[more]
Call for Applications: African Youth Co-Creators Council
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council Program 2026 is an opportunity for 11 young African leaders to advise the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on policies, programmes, and partnerships affecting young people across Africa…[more]
Feminist Leadership Accelerator for Change Fellowship 2026
Deadline: 27-July-2026
The Feminist Leadership Accelerator for Change (FLAC) Fellowship 2026 is a 12-month leadership development programme that equips young African women with feminist leadership skills, advocacy knowledge, and community action experience…[more]
Request for Applications: Personal Development Grants (UK)
Deadline: 07-August-2026
The Trefoil Personal Development Grants support young people in Scotland under the age of 25 who have additional support needs affecting their mental, social, or physical development. The grants help young people build confidence, independence, skills, and personal development through activities such as sport, art, music, life skills, and adventure…[more]
Call for Proposals: Ad Hoc Youth Initiatives “Living and Building Democracy”
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) of the Council of Europe is inviting applications for Ad Hoc Youth Initiatives that promote democracy, human rights, and active youth participation. ..[more]
CFPs: International One-off Youth Co-operation Activities Supporting Young People
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) of the Council of Europe is inviting applications for International One-off Youth Co-operation Activities that promote democracy, human rights, peace, intercultural dialogue, and youth participation, with a special focus on supporting young people from Ukraine…[more]
Apply now for Skills Hubs of Excellence Initiative
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The European Commission has launched a €10 million funding programme to establish Skills Hubs of Excellence that strengthen semiconductor education, address skills shortages, and build industry-ready talent across Europe…[more]
Open Call: Empowering Tanzanian Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Growth
Deadline: Ongoing
Daraja Impact is currently seeking applications from Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) led by women and youth to receive capital, technical assistance, and business support aimed at fostering sustainable growth and economic empowerment…[more]
Apply now for AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda 2026
Deadline: July 24, 2026
The AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda Season is currently accepting applications to promote innovative agritech and agribusiness solutions led by young entrepreneurs in Uganda…[more]
Thomson Foundation announces Young Journalist Award 2026
Deadline: 09-August-2026
The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2026, presented in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), recognizes outstanding journalists aged 30 or younger whose work demonstrates excellence in investigative reporting, accountability journalism, and coverage of important social issues…[more]
Grants for Empowering Youth in the EU Outermost Regions
Deadline: 30-July-2026
The European Union’s YOUTH 4 OUTERMOST REGIONS 2 initiative supports young people and youth organisations in EU outermost regions by funding community-led projects, entrepreneurship, education, and social innovation…[more]
Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course
Deadline: 14-August-2026
The Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course is a free online learning programme designed for young people aged 14–25 from selected Asia-Pacific countries…[more]
Call for Applications: UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund
Deadline: October 31, 2026
The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund offers to support early-stage entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and capacity-building to develop solutions that strengthen Arctic communities and promote sustainable development…[more]
Open Call: Platforms for Design-based Learning Programme
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The Platforms for Design-based Learning opportunity is a funding programme supporting initiatives that help children and young people develop practical design skills through design-based learning…[more]
NOFO: Mission Vietnam’s American Spaces Program 2026
Deadline: 02-August-2026
The U.S. Mission Vietnam’s Public Diplomacy Section is offering grant and cooperative agreement funding of $10,000 to $20,000 per project to support workforce development and innovation programs delivered through American Spaces in Vietnam…[more]
CFAs: L’Oréal–UNESCO for Women in Science Egypt Young Talents Program
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The L’Oréal–UNESCO for Women in Science Egypt Young Talents Program supports outstanding young Egyptian women researchers through financial awards and international research opportunities…[more]
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Maghreb Program
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Maghreb Program supports outstanding young women researchers from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya through research endowments and international recognition…[more]
Apply Now: CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge 2026
Deadline: August 08, 2026
The CircularEconomy4Ghana Innovation Challenge is inviting applications to support agri-tech entrepreneurs developing circular economy solutions for Ghana’s agricultural sector…[more]
Call for Projects: SPARK Change-Makers Project (Ghana)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The SPARK Change-Makers Project is an EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme that supports youth-led and youth-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) and social enterprises across six regions of Ghana…[more]
Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund 2026 (Canada)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund 2026 supports Canadian not-for-profit organizations in advancing women’s leadership, economic participation, and gender equality through systemic change initiatives…[more]
Call for Projects: ING Fund – What The Finance 2026 (Belgium)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The King Baudouin Foundation ING Fund: What The Finance 2026 supports projects in Belgium that improve financial literacy, inclusion, and resilience among vulnerable youth and adults…[more]
IV All-Ukrainian Youth Competition “Legal Education of the Future”
Deadline: 20-September-2026
The IV All-Ukrainian Youth Competition “Legal Education of the Future” invites young people in Ukraine to submit essays exploring the development and improvement of legal education…[more]
Call for U.S. Embassy Muscat Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Oman)
Deadline: 09-August-2026
The U.S. Embassy Muscat Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Oman relations and support shared priorities in areas such as entrepreneurship, youth leadership, culture, technology, innovation, and people-to-people connections…[more]
SYP Trust Grants Supporting Children and Young People (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 11-September-2026
The SYP Trust Grants program provides funding to small not-for-profit organizations working to improve the lives of children and young people across London. The grants support projects that increase access to opportunities, improve health and wellbeing, promote education and employment, and empower young people to become active leaders in their communities…[more]
ICSSR Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme: Youth and Decolonisation (India)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme (YSPS) 2026–27, launched by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), supports undergraduate research under NEP 2020 on the theme “Youth and Decolonisation.”…[more]
Applications Open: Community Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 03-August-2026
The Community Grants Program 2026–2027 provides funding to help local not-for-profit organisations and community groups deliver projects that improve health, wellbeing, social inclusion, arts, youth participation, environmental sustainability, and community connections across Indigo Shire…[more]
Open Call for Henderson-Massey Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 14-August-2026
The Henderson-Massey Local Grant Programme provides financial support of $2,000 to $5,000 for local community projects and organisations in Henderson-Massey, Auckland. The programme supports initiatives that improve community inclusion, Māori and Pacific outcomes, youth development, healthy lifestyles, sustainability, and community participation…[more]
Call for Applications: Secondary Boarding Bursaries (Zambia)
Deadline: 25-September-2026
The Mumbwa Town Council Secondary Boarding Bursaries 2027 provide educational financial support for eligible students in the Mumbwa constituency through the 2027 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation…[more]
Call for Applications: Skills Bursaries (Zambia)
Deadline: 25-September-2026
The Mumbwa Town Council Skills Bursaries Programme provides financial support through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to help Zambian citizens access vocational and technical training at public TEVET accredited institutions…[more]
Call for Proposals: Bacha Entrepreneurship Project 2026 (Lesotho)
Deadline: August 28, 2026
The Bacha Entrepreneurship Project is now currently accepting applications to support young entrepreneurs in Lesotho to start and grow sustainable businesses…[more]
Start-Up Grant Opportunity for Young Entrepreneurs (UK)
Deadline: 31-October-2026
The Start-Up Grant is a small business funding programme offering up to £500 to help young entrepreneurs in early-stage businesses grow, develop products, and improve operations…[more]
Call for Applications: Digital Skills Development Programme Cohort II (Nigeria)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Digital Skills Development Programme is a free 12-week (3-month) training initiative designed for young girls, women, and persons with disabilities aged 15–35 living in Abuja, Nigeria…[more]
Apply for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Jamaica)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program provides USD 10,000–USD 20,000 in funding for projects that strengthen cooperation between the United States and Jamaica…[more]
Apply Now: Inspiring Young Women’s Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Inspiring Young Women’s Award is a Tasmanian recognition initiative that celebrates the achievements, talent, and potential of young women across the state. It highlights individuals who demonstrate dedication, leadership, or outstanding contribution in their chosen field or area of passion…[more]
Open Call: Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Grant Program 2027 supports young people aged 12–24 connected to the Manurewa Local Board area in New Zealand. It provides funding of up to $5,000 for education, leadership, wellbeing, and community development initiatives. The program aims to empower rangatahi through skills development, training, and local participation…[more]
Call for Proposals: Youth Empowerment Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Youth Empowerment Fund supports young people aged 13 to 24 in the Horowhenua District of New Zealand to lead community projects or pursue personal development opportunities. The fund helps youth create positive change locally, nationally, and globally through leadership, innovation, inclusion, skills development, and community engagement…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening Civic Space and Youth Voter Engagement Initiatives (Mongolia)
Deadline: 29-July-2026
The British Embassy Ulaanbaatar is inviting proposals from eligible non-profit organisations to strengthen civic space, increase civic participation, and promote youth-centred voter education across Mongolia…[more]
Apply now for Arts and Culture Funding Programme (Germany)
Deadline: 09-November-2026
The Art Foundation is inviting applications for project-based funding to support high-quality artistic and cultural initiatives across a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, literature, music, film, design, architecture, photography, media arts, and interdisciplinary projects…[more]
RFAs: Sebabatso and STEAM Youth Innovation Programme 2026 (Lesotho)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications from youth in Lesotho to support entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable business growth through the Sebabatso initiative…[more]
Call for Applications: SME Funding Program (Namibia)
Deadline: July 24, 2026
The SME Fund has opened its first call for applications to support MSMEs in Namibia with funding and business assistance aimed at strengthening enterprise growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation under the ProSME Project implemented in partnership with NIPDB, NPC, and GIZ…[more]
