Selected applicants will receive financial support in the form of micro-grants depending on their category and project scale. Individuals and informal groups can receive funding ranging from €500 to €1,500, while registered youth-led organizations can access up to €5,000 to implement their initiatives. Beyond funding, participants benefit from capacity-building opportunities such as training workshops, mentorship, and access to a global network of youth leaders and experts. Outstanding projects may also be selected for an accelerator program, which provides additional funding, advanced training, and strategic support to help scale their impact. This comprehensive support ensures that young innovators not only receive financial assistance but also gain the skills and networks needed to sustain and grow their initiatives.

This opportunity is open to young people aged between 14 and 30 years from eligible countries, particularly those that qualify for Official Development Assistance (ODA). Applicants can apply as individuals, informal groups, or registered youth-led organizations, provided the project is led by young people within the specified age range. The program strongly encourages applications from individuals facing various forms of marginalization, including those affected by socio-economic challenges, gender inequality, disability, or climate-related vulnerabilities. Projects must clearly align with at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals and demonstrate a strong community impact rather than a profit-driven motive. Additionally, applicants can only submit one project proposal at a time and must ensure that their project idea is original and focused on creating meaningful social change.

This opportunity is open to young people from countries that are eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA), which mainly includes developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and parts of Eastern Europe. This means applicants from most low- and middle-income countries can apply, including Uganda and many other nations where youth-led solutions are needed to address social, economic, and environmental challenges. The program prioritizes inclusivity, so young people from underserved and vulnerable communities within these countries are especially encouraged to submit their applications, provided their projects align with the Sustainable Development Goals and aim to create meaningful community impact.

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