Applications are open for Youth Voices Third-Party-Funding Mechanism Grant Program. The Youth Voices Third-Party-Funding Mechanism (TPFM) is a funding program of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective designed to support youth-led groups in creating projects that elevate underrepresented voices, promote advocacy, and enhance youth networks.
This funding enables youth changemakers to carry out projects that tackle societal issues while making certain that youth perspectives shape decision-making at national, regional, and continental levels, including the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU).
Young people play an essential part in influencing policies, promoting social change, and tackling community issues. Nevertheless, numerous youth-led organizations – particularly those supporting marginalized communities – face challenges due to restricted funding and resources.
The TPFM closes this gap by offering financial assistance for youth-led projects addressing significant social challenges, elevating youth perspectives in decision-making arenas, empowering youth movements through international cooperation, and nurturing relationships among youth in Africa and the African diaspora.
Youth Voices Third-Party-Funding Mechanism Funding Information
- The grants will range from €1,000 to €10,000 per collective or youth-led initiative. There will be three categories: 10 small (€ 1,000), 10 medium (€5,000), and 10 large (€10,000) grants.
Duration
- Each grant will last for 12 months maximum.
Eligibility Criteria for Youth Voices Third-Party-Funding Mechanism
- To be eligible, organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Youth-led: Decision-makers must be aged 15-35 years, with at least 70% of staff/volunteers under 35.
- Registered entity: Must be a youth-led NGO, association, trade union, collective, or alliance.
- Operating in one of the 15 eligible countries: Belgium, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
- Experience working with marginalized or underserved communities.
- Projects must take place in one or more of the eligible countries.
How To Apply
Application Deadline: 3rd March 2025
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