AUDA-NEPAD Call for Proposals: Up to EUR 120,000 Grants for Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA)

Grant

African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with AECID Worldwide 2026

Information

The initiative aims to strengthen socio-economic empowerment of youth and women, promote gender equality, and support inclusive development across Africa. It targets civil society organizations, women-led and youth-led enterprises, and public institutions active in livelihoods, leadership, and gender- and youth-focused development.

Benefits

Grants to support projects, including matching grants to strengthen women-led businesses and business incubation centers, expanded vocational training and digital inclusion, and improved health and leadership outcomes; project duration up to 24 months.

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally registered in an African Union Member State and include civil society organizations, youth-led or women-led enterprises, cooperatives, or relevant public institutions with at least two years of operational experience and relevant expertise.

Application

Submit required documents: Official signed letter of interest, Concept Note, Grant Application Form, and detailed work plan per guidelines provided in the call.

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