Deadline Date: September 01, 2025

 Donor Name: Africa Europe Foundation

 Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

 Category: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

https://www.africaeuropefoundation.org/areas-of-action/apply-now:-africa-europe-youth-awards-scheme-for-making-cooperation-visible

The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) is launching a special Youth Awards Scheme and invites youth-led organizations across Africa and Europe that showcase, amplify, and bring visibility to the contributions of young people in shaping the Africa-Europe partnership in the lead-up to the 7th AU-EU Summit in Angola (November 2025).

The call for youth-led initiatives, anchored within the AEF #RoadtoLuanda25 campaign, provides micro-grants to amplify young changemakers’ contributions to the AfricaEurope partnership. #RoadtoLuanda25 is a cross-continental initiative led by the AfricaEurope Foundation, bringing fresh thinking, bold ideas, and diverse voices to the heart of the Africa-Europe partnership.

The call aims to support youth-led and youth-focused projects that bring visibility to real actions, campaigns, and voices contributing to a more connected and meaningful partnership between the two continents. From local dialogues to creative digital campaigns, selected initiatives will highlight how young people are shaping this cooperation.

Funding Information

• This Call is organised in A Standard Grant – €5,000:
  • Supports youth-led and youth-focused initiatives that promote awareness and engagement on the Africa–Europe Partnership.
  • Projects can be at local, national, or regional levels.
  • Eligible formats include in-person events, campaigns, creative outputs, and storytelling initiatives.
• An exceptional Grant – Up to €10,000 will be granted to two organisations with strong digital mobilisation and media impact capabilities. This would require proof of:
  • Outreach of at least 10,000 young people across Africa and Europe.
  • Eligible activities may include social media campaigns/ Multimedia storytelling/Video production/ Influencer-driven initiatives/ Other innovative digital formats

Eligibility Criteria

• The Call is intended for a variety of youth organisations that are registered in any one of the Member States of the AU or EU (including EEA/EFTA).
• All applying organizations must be entirely youth-led (governed and managed by young people aged under 36) and belong to one of these categories:
  • Youth organizations (grassroots, local, national, regional or international)
  • Youth networks and associations
  • Youth-led civil society platforms & NGOs
  • Youth-run local authorities, city councils or community associations

Application

• To apply, applicants are required to submit the online application form including:
  • Organisation profile and contact info (legal and fiscal registration)
  • A 500-word concept note (objective, format, target audience)
  • A 200-word impact plan (reach, methods, visibility)
  • A budget summary (use of funds, any co-financing)
  • Proof of legal and fiscal registration (mandatory).
  • Proof of Bank ownership certificate.
• Applications must be written in English
• A single application is permitted per organisation.
• No additional documents/annexes than those requested should be sent at the time of submission
• Clarification will only be requested when information provided is not sufficient/unclear and thus prevents the contracting authority from conducting an objective assessment.
• Late applications will not be considered.

For more information, visit Africa Europe Foundation.