Youth Voices Grant 2026: € Funding for Youth-Led Organizations in Africa & Europe | AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
Application Form | Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism
Funding opportunity for youth-led organizations across Africa and Europe
The Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism supports youth-led organizations and groups working to amplify the voices of hard-to-reach young people and strengthen youth-led advocacy across Africa and Europe.
This funding opportunity is part of the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme, which works to co-create a more inclusive and youth-responsive society across Africa and Europe.
| Detail | Information |
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| Funding mechanism | Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism |
| Eligible applicants | Youth-led organizations and groups |
| Geographic focus | Africa and Europe |
| Programme | AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective |
| Purpose | Amplify voices of hard-to-reach youth; strengthen youth-led advocacy |
| Information website | aueuyouthvoiceslab.eu/grants |
| Application deadline | June 29, 2026, 23:59 (EAT) |
| Contact email | [email protected] |
Description
Background
The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective programme is a collaborative initiative between the African Union and the European Union. It works to co-create a more inclusive and youth-responsive society across both continents by empowering young people to participate meaningfully in decision-making processes.
What the funding supports
The Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism specifically targets youth-led organizations and groups that are working to:
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Amplify the voices of hard-to-reach young people, including those facing barriers to participation such as poverty, disability, geographic isolation, discrimination, or displacement
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Strengthen youth-led advocacy at local, national, regional, or cross-continental levels
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Create platforms for meaningful youth engagement in policy and governance
Eligibility
While the full eligibility criteria are detailed on the programme website, the fund is generally open to:
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Youth-led organizations (where young people hold leadership and decision-making roles)
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Informal youth groups and collectives
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Organizations operating in Africa and/or Europe
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Groups working with hard-to-reach and marginalized young people
How to apply
Interested applicants should:
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Read the full information about the grant opportunity at: aueuyouthvoiceslab.eu/grants
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Complete the application form thoroughly
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Submit before the deadline
Deadline
June 29, 2026, at 23:59 (East Africa Time – EAT)
Contact
For any questions or inquiries, contact: [email protected]
