Youth4Water Grants 2025–2026: Funding Open for Youth-Led Water Projects in Africa and South Asia

The Youth4Water Grants Programme is a funding initiative run by Protectol Health in partnership with the UNCCD Youth Caucus. It supports youth-led, community-driven water solutions addressing water access, sanitation, and drought resilience in Africa and South Asia. Selected projects receive financial support, capacity-building assistance, and visibility on partner platforms.

Financial support of USD 2,000–2,500 per project; technical and communication support; recognition on Protectol Impact and UNCCD Youth platforms.

Applicants must be youth-led organizations or groups with a majority of leaders under 35 years old, based in Africa or South Asia, focusing on water access, sanitation, drought resilience, or community awareness, and able to implement a project within one to two months after selection.

Call for applications with online submissions; shortlisting and final selection following a joint review.