AU-EU Youth Action Lab: Power Shifting Grants for Youth Initiatives offers funding opportunities for youth-led projects in Africa and Europe. With grants ranging from €30,000 to €50,000, this program empowers young leaders to address global challenges and create sustainable solutions.
Key Features of the Power Shifting Grants
- Youth-Led Decision-Making: Proposals are reviewed and selected by a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to ensure youth-driven decisions.
- Capacity Building: Grants focus on strengthening organizational capacity, resilience, and financial security of youth-led initiatives.
- Simplified Processes: The streamlined application and reporting requirements cater to youth organizations’ needs.
Grant Types and Focus Areas
- Innovation Grants: For initiatives designing, testing, or scaling innovative solutions to global challenges.
- Entrepreneurship Grants: To enhance youth entrepreneurship and employment opportunities. Grants can be sought by individual organizations or consortia.
- Representation Grants: Supporting marginalized youth to amplify their voices and advocate for systemic change.
- Cooperation Grants: Encouraging collaborations between African and European youth on joint advocacy initiatives.
Grant Duration: 12–18 months (varies by type).
Eligibility Criteria
- Africa: Open to youth in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Europe: Open to youth from all European Union member states.
Application Process
- Eligibility Screening: Initial review based on eligibility criteria.
- Longlisting/Shortlisting: Grouping applications by country for equitable representation.
- Detailed Assessment: YAB evaluates applications using a structured tool.
- Due Diligence: Governance and financial protocols are reviewed.
- Final Selection: High-scoring proposals are notified for final documentation and contracting.
Additional Steps: Site visits may be conducted where applicable.
Funding Details
Grants cover:
- Costs during the project period.
- Necessary, clear, and justifiable expenses aligned with approved budgets and regulations.
- Efficient and impactful fund usage.
Refer to funding manuals for comprehensive guidelines.
Why Apply?
- Access financial support for your initiatives.
- Build connections across Africa and Europe.
- Amplify your impact on pressing global issues.
Ready to make a difference?
- More Information: General Info
- Apply Now: Application Link
- Application Deadline: Rolling calls over three years—apply as soon as possible to seize this opportunity.
