EYF grants for international one-off youth activities
Verified by the editorial team 11 September 2026
Summary
Up to EUR 25,000 for youth organisations to run international meetings, training courses, seminars and study visits. Priorities: pluralistic democracy, young people's access to rights, peaceful and inclusive societies, and youth work.
About the call
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) supports international one-off youth cooperation activities that strengthen international understanding, solidarity and promote human rights and democracy. A grant of up to EUR 25,000 is paid in stages: 80% after the agreement is signed and the balance after the final report is approved. Applicants must be registered in the support4youth.coe.int system; national organisations may apply with at least three partners from other member states. The round deadline is 1 October 2026.
Who can apply
- International non-governmental youth organisations and their networks
- National youth organisations - with at least 3 partners in other member states
- Organisations with a euro bank account and sufficient capacity
What the funds are for
- International youth meetings, camps, seminars and conferences
- Training courses and study visits
- Activities promoting human rights and democracy
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Register in advance in the support4youth.coe.int system (validation up to 2 weeks)
- 2Complete the narrative and budget forms in English or French
- 3Submit by 1 October 2026
Questions and answers
- Can a national youth organisation apply for an EYF grant?
- Yes, but only with at least three partners from other member states.
- How is the EYF grant paid?
- In stages: 80% after the agreement is signed and the balance after the final report is approved.
