Grant opportunity
AU-EU Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism 2026
A small-grants mechanism supporting youth-led groups to turn advocacy, research, dialogue, training and community ideas into concrete action across Africa and Europe.
- Funder
- AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
- Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT
- Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT: Jun 29, 2026
- Award
- EUR 1,000 to EUR 10,000 small grants
- Applicant
- Youth-led groups in eligible African and European countries with community-rooted ideas that respond to young people's priorities.
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- Region
- Africa and Europe
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The AU-EU Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism supports youth-led groups through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective. The 2026 edition funds local actions that can also contribute to broader youth advocacy at national, regional, continental and cross-continental levels.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are youth-led groups in the countries listed in the official funding manual. Applicants should have a clear idea, a strong connection with the communities they serve and a commitment to safe, inclusive and ethical work.
What it supports
- Youth-led community action
- Workshops and trainings
- Youth-led research
- Advocacy actions
- Public events and dialogue
Funding and duration
- Small grants range from EUR 1,000 to EUR 10,000, subject to the official funding manual and application rules.
Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT
Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT: Jun 29, 2026
How to apply
Read the official funding manual and submit through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab grants application route by 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT.
Call details
Source-based overview
The AU-EU Youth Voices Third-Party Funding Mechanism supports youth-led groups through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective. The 2026 edition funds local actions that can also contribute to broader youth advocacy at national, regional, continental and cross-continental levels. Eligible applicants are youth-led groups in the countries listed in the official funding manual. Applicants should have a clear idea, a strong connection with the communities they serve and a commitment to safe, inclusive and ethical work. Youth-led community action Workshops and trainings Youth-led research Advocacy actions Public events and dialogue Small grants range from EUR 1,000 to EUR 10,000, subject to the official funding manual and application rules. Read the official funding manual and submit through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab grants application route by 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are youth-led groups in the countries listed in the official funding manual. Applicants should have a clear idea, a strong connection with the communities they serve and a commitment to safe, inclusive and ethical work.
Funding and benefits
Small grants range from EUR 1,000 to EUR 10,000, subject to the official funding manual and application rules.
Themes and supported activities
Youth-led community action
Workshops and trainings
Youth-led research
Advocacy actions
Public events and dialogue
Deadline and timeline
Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT: Deadline: 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT: Jun 29, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the official funding manual and submit through the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab grants application route by 29 June 2026, 23:59 EAT.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.