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EYF grants for international one-off youth activities

Opendeadline 1 October 2026

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

  1. 1Register in advance in the support4youth.coe.int system (validation up to 2 weeks)
  2. 2Complete the narrative and budget forms in English or French
  3. 3Submit by 1 October 2026

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