Global Youth Mobilization Youth Empowerment Fund 2026

  •  Contest
  •  31-Mar-2026
  •   Europe
  • $$  Varies

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The Youth Empowerment Fund is now accepting applications!

Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF), a partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM), an initiative of the Big Six Youth Organisations (Big Six), provides direct financial support for youth-led initiatives focusing on the implementation of the  Sustainable Development Goals at the local level.

The Youth Empowerment Fund also aims to reach young people from under-represented backgrounds, including those facing challenges relating to their socio-economic background, gender, disability, marginalization, climate change, and more. Hence, many Youth-Led Solutions support young people and their communities in overcoming these situations of vulnerability.

Eligibility Criteria

Young people aged 14 to 30 from  eligible countries.

Application Categories:

  • Young individuals
  • Informal groups
  • Registered youth-led organisations

Eligible Projects:
Projects addressing global challenges aligned with the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Special Focus Areas:

  • Projects by or for under-represented and vulnerable young people and groups. (For example: communities affected by climate change, people facing gender barriers, and people with disabilities or chronic illness)
  • Projects addressing climate change and environmental sustainability

Check also:
Nestlé Youth Mentorship Program 2026

Application Process

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