Youth Empowerment Fund 2026: Grants Up to €5,000 for Youth-Led SDG Projects (Apply by March 31) @Led SDG Projects (Apply by March 31)

Overview

The Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) 2026 is a global funding opportunity providing direct financial support to youth-led initiatives that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. This program aims to empower young people to design and implement innovative solutions for social, environmental, and economic challenges.

Benefits

Grants range from €500 to €1,500 for individuals and informal groups, and up to €5,000 for registered youth-led organizations. Successful applicants will also gain access to capacity building workshops, a global youth network, and potentially an accelerator program with additional funding and mentorship.

Requirements

• Applicants must be between 14 and 30 years old.
• Eligible to apply as an individual, informal youth group, or registered youth-led organization.
• Projects must address community challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrate clear local impact, and be led or co-led by young people.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the official platform. Support can be requested by emailing EU-YEF@globalyouthmobilization.org.

Deadline

March 31, 2026 (23:59 UTC).

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Overview

The Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) 2026 is a global funding opportunity providing direct financial support to youth-led initiatives that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. This program aims to empower young people to design and implement innovative solutions for social, environmental, and economic challenges.

Benefits

Grants range from €500 to €1,500 for individuals and informal groups, and up to €5,000 for registered youth-led organizations. Successful applicants will also gain access to capacity building workshops, a global youth network, and potentially an accelerator program with additional funding and mentorship.

Requirements

• Applicants must be between 14 and 30 years old.
• Eligible to apply as an individual, informal youth group, or registered youth-led organization.
• Projects must address community challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrate clear local impact, and be led or co-led by young people.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their applications online through the official platform. Support can be requested by emailing EU-YEF@globalyouthmobilization.org.

Deadline

March 31, 2026 (23:59 UTC).