FAQs

  • Eligible applicants include civil society organisations (CSOs), NGOs, associations, cooperatives, youth collectives, community networks, and MSMEs/start‑ups that are legally registered, serve a public‑interest purpose, and operate on a non‑profit basis.

  • Yes. Proof of legal registration or incorporation is mandatory. Unregistered groups are not eligible unless they partner with a registered organisation

  • Yes. Organisations must have at least one year of legal existence prior to the submission deadline

  • At least 75% of governance body members must be aged 18–30, with a list disaggregated by sex and age provide

  • At least 75% of project beneficiaries must be aged 18–30.

  • MSMEs and start‑ups may apply if they serve a clear public‑interest purpose and do not generate profit from grant‑funded activities. Large corporate subsidiaries are not eligible.

  • No. Applicants must be apolitical, non‑partisan, and non‑discriminatory on the basis of religion, denomination, ethnicity, gender, or disability.

  • Applicants must submit proof of registration, proof of bank account, a governing body list (age/sex), safeguarding policies or declaration, latest financial statement, VAT non‑recovery declaration, and a signed Declaration of Honour.

  • No. Projects must be implemented exclusively in one eligible country under Lot 2 or Lot 3.

  • Yes. At least 25% of beneficiaries must be vulnerable youth (e.g., youth with disabilities, rural, displaced, unemployed, or marginalised).

  • Projects must last between 6 and 12 months.

  • No. Each organisation may submit only one proposal under this Call.

  • Yes. Consortia are allowed, provided the lead applicant meets all eligibility requirements and partners are clearly defined.

  • No. Co‑financing is not mandatory, but applicants may indicate additional resources to strengthen their proposal.

  • No. Applicants must be legally registered organisations. Informal youth groups are encouraged to partner with registered entities.

  • Yes, if the organisation is legally registered and meets eligibility criteria.

  • Yes. Staff salaries and stipends directly linked to project delivery are eligible costs.

  • Yes. Equipment essential for project activities (e.g., ICT tools, renewable energy kits) is eligible.

  • Yes. Previous grantees may apply, provided they meet current eligibility requirements.

  • Six organisations demonstrating strong impact, inclusion, and sustainability will be selected for Round 2, receiving €40,000 and tailored technical assistance.

  • No. A European partner is not mandatory for Round 1. However, collaboration with European institutions is a selection criterion for Round 2.

  • All questions and requests for clarification regarding this Call for Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to grants@theyouthcafe.com. To ensure transparency and equal treatment of all applicants, The Youth Café will regularly publish a consolidated Questions & Answers (Q&A) document on its official website, containing all questions received and the corresponding responses. Questions submitted anonymously will not be attributed to individual applicants.