Applications are officially OPEN for the final Call for Proposals under the AU-EU Youth Action Lab. This initiative connects youth-led projects across Africa and Europe to address global challenges and bring young voices directly to decision-makers, including the European Union and African Union.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Countries: Your initiative must operate in one of these 12 target countries:
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia (Somaliland Region)
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Youth-Led Standard: Projects must be fully governed, led, and implemented by young people (aged 18–35).
Grant Categories & Details
Applicants can only apply to one grant category at a time. Both grants run for 12 months (January 2027 – December 2027):
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- Innovation Grants: Designed for youth initiatives creating, testing, or scaling creative solutions to global and intersectional challenges.
- Entrepreneurship Grants: Designed for youth organizations advocating for policies and conditions that support young entrepreneurs.
Core Values
- Youth-Led Decision-Making: Proposals are evaluated directly by the Youth Advisory Board of the Youth Action Lab rather than traditional donor committees.
- Organizational Capacity Support: Grants focus on strengthening internal structure, operational stability, financial security, and resilience.
- Simplified Access: Application forms and reporting requirements are streamlined specifically to accommodate youth-led organizations.
How to Apply
- Select the relevant opportunity: Innovation Grants or Entrepreneurship Grants.
- Review the application criteria and guidelines for your chosen category.
- Access the step-by-step instructions via the Application Submission Guide to complete and submit your proposal.
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Results and funding outcomes are not guaranteed.
