Apply Now: Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme for Making Cooperation Visible (grant of 5,000 Euros awarded)
Closing Date: 1 September 2025
Apply Now: Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme for Making Cooperation Visible (grant of 5,000 Euros awarded)
The Youth Awards Scheme of the Africa-Europe Foundation is back! This year’s special edition is part of its #RoadToLuanda25. It shines a spotlight on youth-led cooperation in the preparation of a defining summit between African and European leaders taking place in Luanda, Angola, in November 2025. Showcasing, Amplifying, and bringing visibility to the contributions of young people in shaping the Africa-Europe partnership.
Overview
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).
This call for youth-led initiatives, anchored within the AEF #RoadtoLuanda25 campaign, provides micro-grants to amplify young changemakers’ contributions to the Africa-Europe partnership. #RoadtoLuanda25 is a cross-continental initiative led by the Africa-Europe Foundation, bringing fresh thinking, bold ideas, and diverse voices to the heart of the Africa-Europe partnership. By funding innovative projects—from digital campaigns to grassroots dialogues—it elevates youth-driven solutions that will directly inform the AU-EU Summit and foster a more equitable continental collaboration.
About the AEF
The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) is the only organisation of its kind shared equally by stakeholders from both Africa and Europe. AEF is a ‘think and do tank’ for the AU-EU Partnership, complementing existing institutional mechanisms and working in close cooperation with the AU/EU Member States and the Commissions in Addis Ababa and Brussels. Co-founded in 2020 by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Friends of Europe in partnership with ONE and the African Climate Foundation, AEF is an independent platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, frank debate and strategic analysis that brings together experts and leaders from diverse organisational settings to strengthen the partnership between the two continents.
2025 Call for Expression of Interest: Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme
This call for expression of interest 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 partnershipbetween the two continents. From local dialogues to creative digital campaigns, selected initiatives will highlight how young people are shaping this cooperation.
This Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme 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.
- Proposals must demonstrate:
- Meaningful youth involvement
- Clear communication objectives
- Concrete, achievable impact during the grant period
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
- Proposals should prioritise:
- Innovation in outreach and engagement
- Wide visibility at a continental scale
- Demonstrated track record of digital or media impact
Why Apply?
- Recognition: Be showcased as a leading initiative for international cooperation.
- Support: Receive a grant of 5,000 Euros and capacity-building support from the Africa-Europe Foundation.
- Inspiration: Inspire others with your impact at this critical moment for the global community and Africa-Europe Partnership.
- Special Award: Receive an exclusive award of 10,000 Euros for high-impact, visibility initiatives.
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 Process
To apply, applicants are required to submit the online application form including:
- 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.
Click Here To Apply
Follow Opportunities For Everyone on Social Media
