Network Solutions Youth Empowerment Fund – Phase 2

About

The Network Solutions Youth Empowerment Fund aims to break down funding barriers for youth initiatives, providing grants between EUR 10,000 to EUR 30,000 to empower marginalized young people and support local solutions to pressing global challenges, with a focus on inclusivity and community engagement.

Benefits

• Minimum grant of EUR 10,000 and maximum of EUR 20,000
• Multi-country projects can receive up to EUR 30,000
• Funding supports mentoring, coaching, and capacity strengthening
• Aims to empower marginalized and underrepresented youth
• Projects expected to make a measurable difference in communities

Eligibility Criteria

• Projects must be located in EU’s ODA eligible countries
• Local Associations and YMCA affiliated Youth/Youth Groups can apply with an endorsement letter
• National YMCA Movements must be members of the World Alliance of YMCAs
• Multi-country projects must involve at least three countries
• Applicants must demonstrate operational capacity to mobilize vulnerable youth
• Must have mechanisms for collaboration with local stakeholders