Category Archives: business funding

YOUTH-LED SOLUTIONS FOR THE EU YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FUND THROUGH THE GLOBAL YOUTH MOBILIZATION OPEN CALL 

Application Deadline: July 21, 2024

LOCATION: Switzerland

The European Union, in partnership with the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM), an initiative of the world’s largest youth organisations—the “Big Six”— is launching the OPEN CALL for applications to the EU YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FUND THROUGH THE GLOBAL YOUTH MOBILIZATION open until July 21. This call aims to fund innovative local ideas from young people that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their communities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Young people aged 14 to 30 from the List of eligible countries for Official Development Assistance *

Young individuals, Informal groups and Registered youth-led organisations

Projects addressing global challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Projects by or for underrepresented young people and groups, including young people in challenging circumstances, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and individuals facing barriers related to gender or disability

Projects addressing climate change and environmental sustainability

Applications are open from June 27 until July 21, and young people from eligible countries are encouraged to apply. The application process is straightforward and accessible, with forms available online and in multiple languages.

Don’t forget to check out and sign up for our capacity-building workshops and webinars HERE.

For those who have internet access issues or disabilities, we can provide an offline form or other accommodations. Please contact us at EU-YEF@globalyouthmobilization.org

BENEFIT:

Individual young people and informal groups can receive funding ranging from 500 to 1500 EUR,

Registered youth organisations are eligible to receive between 3000 and 5000 EUR.

APPLY

ACCESS BANK WOMENPRENEUR PITCH-A-TON PROGRAM

Application Deadline: August 9th, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. This year hosts the 6th season of the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton in Nigeria and seeks to provide mini-MBA certification to another 120 women entrepreneurs as well as grants worth over N17.5 million Naira.

ELIGIBILITY:

1st Stage

Applicants must have an Access Bank account number (Individual or Business account)

Applicant must be a woman in Business with a minimum of 50% ownership

Applicant must be between the ages 18 to 55

Applicant’s Business must have been operating for over 1yr

Applicant must complete and submit the application form

2nd Stage

Applicant must submit a one-minute video pitch about the Business

Applicant must have a Business account with Access Bank

Applicant’s Business must be registered

Applicant must be available to undergo the Mini-MBA program physically in Lagos

BENEFIT:

They will provide mini-MBA certification to another 120 women entrepreneurs as well as grants worth over N17.5 million Naira.

APPLY