The International AIDS Society (IAS) Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme 2026 for Young Leaders

The IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme invites proposals from young leaders affiliated with organizations in HIV and related areas to implement a six-month innovation project (April–October 2026). Five Young Leaders will receive seed grants of USD 10,000 each to scale up HIV-related projects and will be supported to attend AIDS 2026. Selected Young Leaders will also participate in capacity building and networking opportunities.

USD 10,000 seed grant; capacity building in monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications; travel to AIDS 2026; inclusion in AIDS 2026 Young Leaders Programme.

Young Leader must be 18-30 years old and affiliated with an organization working in HIV and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights, with organizational mentorship and logistical support; willingness to attend AIDS 2026.

Submit a project proposal requesting up to USD 10,000 through the IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme page.