AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Third-Party Funding Mechanism (Grants €1K-€10K)

About this opportunity

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Third-Party Funding Mechanism (TPFM) The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective is a four-year initiative fostering a more youth-responsive and inclusive society in Africa and Europe. It is implemented by an international consortium including Oxfam, Restless Development, Search for Common Ground, Youthmakers Hub, and ComDev Africa. What is the TPFM? The Third-Party Funding Mechanism is a funding opportunity for youth-led groups working on issues that matter to young people. It supports local actions that can also contribute to bigger conversations at national, regional, continental, and cross-continental levels. Funding: €1,000 to €10,000 per collective Funded Activities: - Workshops and trainings - Youth-led research - Advocacy actions - Public events and dialogues - Campaigns - Community consultations - Publications, reports, or assessments - Printed and digital materials - Activities that strengthen youth participation and accountability Who is it for? - Youth-led groups working with and for young people aged 15 to 35 - Based in one of the programme's intervention countries: Belgium, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Other Key Actions: - Training 24,000 young people on advocacy-related skills - Hosting Youth Power Hackathons - Support to youth representatives in joining intergenerational and cross-continental decision-making spaces Download the Funding Manual for full eligibility requirements and application details.

Who can apply

• Youth-led groups (ages 15-35)
• Based in: Belgium, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

What you get

• Microgrants from €1,000 to €10,000
• Advocacy skills training
• Networking across Africa and Europe
• Access to AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App
• Support for youth-led advocacy initiatives

How to apply

1. 1
   Review eligibility

   Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.

3. 3
   Submit application

   Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: Rolling. No fixed deadline.