
The Bridgr
February 12, 2025 at 06:48 PM
*Call for Grant Proposals: European Union-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme*
The European Union (EU) is excited to announce the Call for Proposals: EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme, with a total budget of €2,610,000.
*Programme Objectives*
The EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme is designed to:
- Strengthen Youth-Led Civil Society Organisations (CSOs): Build the capacity of youth-focused and youth-led CSOs, enhancing skills in management, communication, fundraising, coordination, networking, financial accountability, policy dialogue, and advocacy.
- Provide Financial Support to Youth Initiatives: Enable youth organisations to implement impactful projects that contribute to sustainable development and drive positive change within their communities.
- Support Social Entrepreneurs and Change-Makers: Develop comprehensive programmes, including youth incubators, to equip young leaders and entrepreneurs with the skills and resources necessary to transform their ideas into actionable initiatives.
*Priority Sectors*
Proposals are especially encouraged for initiatives focused on:
- Environmental protection
- Culture and creative industries
- Peace and security
- Gender empowerment
*Eligibility Requirements*
The action must be implemented by a consortium of organisations with the capacity to execute the entire programme cohesively, including acting as a fund manager for third-party financial support. The lead applicant must involve at least one Ghanaian youth organisation (operating at either national or local level) as a co-applicant.
*Application Details*
For detailed information, including eligibility criteria and guidelines, please refer to the full Call for Proposals (Reference: 182739) available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
*Submission Deadline*
- Deadline: 18 February 2025
*Apply here*
https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2025/01/22/call-for-grant-proposals-european-union-ghana-youth-empowerment-programme/