AEYA Youth Spaces West Africa Grants

The Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) Call for Projects – Youth Spaces – West Africa 2026 invites eligible youth organizations from seven West African countries to submit projects that create or strengthen safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments for young people. Phase 1 offers grants of €10,000 per project for six to 12 months; a Phase 2 may provide up to €40,000 for selected Phase 1 winners across six to 12 months. The AEYA is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in consortium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

Funding to establish or strengthen Youth Spaces, with potential additional Phase 2 funding for high-performing projects.

Eligible youth organizations operating in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, and Togo may submit projects to create or strengthen Youth Spaces for young people.

Submit proposals through the AEYA Youth Spaces application portal; applications can be submitted in English or French.