Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being”, the Global Youth Grant Scheme with UNESCO and K-pop group SEVENTEEN, will fund 100 youth-led action projects worldwide.
Subject to the availability of funds, support will be offered for youth-led projects that tackle challenges impacting the well-being and development of young people and their communities. These projects must align with one or more of the following three thematic areas: (1) promoting health and well-being, (2) fostering education and skills development, and (3) enhancing social inclusion and community engagement. The initiative aims to empower young leaders to create meaningful change within their communities by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance to address these critical issues.
- Promoting youth confidence and resilience through music, arts, and sports
- Building creative communities together with youth
- Supporting youth mental health and well-being
Benefits
- 100 grants between $5,000 and $10,000 USD each will be awarded to young leaders, entrepreneurs and youth organizations to help them create and implement changemaking solutions for social impact.
- Grantees will also benefit from training sessions and mentoring throughout the development of their projects.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to project leaders aged from different backgrounds and regions.
- Applicants should be from 18 to 30 years old.
- The working language of the initiative is in English and as such the form should be completed in this language.