Young Civil Societies for Democracy

• Eligibility Criteria: Open to nonprofit organizations based in Germany, Georgia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Belarusian exile communities. Applicants must be committed to strengthening youth engagement and creating participatory spaces for young civil society. Project proposals must be submitted in English with all required supporting documents (application form, detailed cost and financing plan).
• Type of Funding: Grants for international youth education and youth engagement projects.
• Target Region: Germany, Georgia, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Belarusian exile communities.
• Application Language: English only.

Objectives

To empower young people to actively participate in civil society by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote democratic values through creative, collaborative, and cross-border initiatives.

Project Themes

• Bi-, tri-, and multilateral youth education and engagement projects
• Democracy and human rights education with opportunities for participation
• Youth-led activities such as peer learning, dialogue formats, campaigns, and training opportunities
• Micro-projects designed and implemented by young people within the broader project framework, supported by funding and educational guidance

Financial Support: Grants ranging from EUR 20,000 to EUR 65,000.

Deadline: 15 October 2025

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