Youth-led organizations offered up to €50,000 in grants for youth economic opportunities 

These grants, ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 EURO, are designed to support projects that address critical challenges faced by youth in their economic participation.

Global South Opportunities reports that the Entrepreneurship Grants are available to youth organizations and social enterprises led by young people aged 18 to 35.

The grants seeks to support initiatives that focus on skills development, enterprise growth, and the creation of supportive environments for young entrepreneurs. The first round of grants will focus specifically on advancing skills development for youth.

The primary objective of this grant cycle is to support skills development projects that directly benefit young people. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative solutions for training, education, or skills programs that align with the needs of young people and local economic realities. The grants will be awarded to projects that aim to:

Youth-led organizations that receive the grant will use the funding to develop and implement skills development programs, benefiting young people in their communities and beyond.

To be eligible for the Entrepreneurship Grants, applicants must meet several criteria:

Applicants are encouraged to develop their proposals either individually or in collaboration with other youth organizations.

The grants are intended to support a variety of activities aimed at advancing skills development for youth. Suggested activities include:

Proposals can combine elements of these activities, with a focus on creating sustainable solutions for youth economic empowerment.

Organizations interested in applying for the Entrepreneurship Grants must carefully review the funding manual and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. The application deadline is February 19th. Applicants can submit proposals as individual organizations or in collaboration with other youth groups.

To assist with the application process, Global South Opportunities informs that webinars will be held in January and February to answer any questions from potential applicants. Interested organizations can also join the online community on the Power to Voices Platform to connect with other youth organizations and stay updated on the latest developments regarding the grants.

For more information and to submit an application, visit the official website and refer to the funding manual in English, French, or Portuguese.