Apply now: New round of Network Solutions grants open for YMCAs

We are excited to announce that the Network Solutions funding opportunity is back! 

Network Solutions is a tremendous grant opportunity from the EU Youth Empowerment Fund, implemented through the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM). This Network Solutions funding invites eligible YMCA National Movements and their local associations to collaborate with young individuals or groups to create or implement solutions addressing local challenges and advancing the SDGs, with a focus on climate change and underrepresented groups.

Building on the success of the Global Youth Mobilization ‘National Projects’ (2020-2022), which funded 17 projects and the Network Solutions Cycle 1, which funded 7 projects, this initiative aims to further increase the impact of young people in implementing the SDGs.

The Youth Empowerment Fund is powered by a partnership between the EU and the Big Six youth organizations, through the Global Youth Mobilization.

National Projects can receive grants between EUR 10,000 and EUR 20,000. 

Multi-country projects can receive grants of up to EUR 30,000 for a minimum of three countries. 

This opportunity is open to eligible Youth Empowerment Fund countries; click the link for details. All eligible National Movements are encouraged to apply and help empower young people in their communities. Full application guidelines are available here.

Applications will be submitted online here. A copy of the application form is available, for reference only, here.

Applications close on 18 May 2025 at 23:00 CEST. 

An information session is planned for 15 April 2025 at 16:00 to 17:00 CEST. Register here for the information session.

For inquiries, please email: EU-YEF@ymca.int