Overview
Overview:
The Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) supports youth-led organizations that foster peaceful and inclusive societies by providing direct funding to outstanding projects promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue. It awards grants (up to USD 25,000) to selected projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue and advance the mission of UNAOC. YSF only supports projects that are entirely developed and managed by youth for the benefit of youth. The age definition used by UNAOC to characterize youth is a person who is between 18 and 35 years old.
Established in 2008, the Fund responded to calls for action made by young civil society leaders around the world on the importance of establishing funding mechanisms for youth-led organizations. Since its creation, YSF has funded 50 youth-led organizations in 30 countries.
Details:
- Amount: Up to $25,000
- Apply: Varies, typically February
Spud’s Thoughts:
I don’t have any personal experience with this grant, but I have found programs like these that are targeted specifically at youth can be a powerful way to kickstart a project. Depending on where you are geographically located, you may need to consider partnering and working with others in order to qualify for the funding.
