About this opportunity
The GYM Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) 2026 provides direct financial support for youth-led initiatives focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level. It offers small micro-grants for individuals or informal groups and larger funding for registered youth-led organizations, along with capacity building and potential accelerator opportunities.
Benefits & funding
Micro-grants (500-1500 EUR) for individuals/groups; up to 5000 EUR for organizations; capacity building, access to a youth experts community, guidance for project implementation; potential participation in an Accelerator Program with further opportunities.
Eligibility
Open to young people aged 14 to 30 from eligible countries. Projects should address global challenges aligned with the SDGs.
How to apply
Apply via the provided form on the official programme page.
Other editions of this programme
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