Just announced and time-sensitive, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Youth Solidarity Fund 2025 offers an exclusive opportunity for youth-led organizations working to promote peace, dialogue, and social cohesion. This fund represents a powerful, life-changing, and transformational opportunity for civil society groups led by youth to access up to USD $25,000 in grant support for implementing projects that foster inclusive societies.
The Youth Solidarity Fund 2025 empowers youth-led organizations by offering funding and support for projects that promote peace, social inclusion, and intercultural dialogue. Designed to strengthen youth capacity and leadership, the fund helps turn innovative ideas into real-world impact within local communities. Through grant funding, mentorship, and access to a global network, selected organizations gain tools to scale their initiatives and inspire sustainable development. If your mission aligns with building bridges across cultures, this fund is a transformational opportunity to elevate your cause and expand your reach.
Breaking barriers and catalyzing global impact, the Youth Solidarity Fund empowers the next generation of peacebuilders through funding, capacity building, and global exposure. This is not just funding — it’s a bold investment in the most essential voices of our time: youth.
The Fund supports youth-led organizations whose work aligns with UNAOC’s mission of strengthening mutual respect among peoples of different cultures and religions, while highlighting the power of youth to contribute meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in conflict prevention, social inclusion, and interfaith dialogue.
This year’s edition is even more powerful, with greater emphasis on scaling impact, cross-cultural collaboration, and long-term sustainability. If your organization is driven by purpose and has a project that promotes peace, mutual respect, and inclusion, now is the time to act. Final hours are approaching — don’t let this life-changing opportunity pass you by!
1. Youth-led Organization: The organization must be led by young people aged 18-35. Leadership should be represented in executive positions or key decision-making roles.
2. Legal Registration: The organization must be registered as a non-profit or NGO in its country of operation.
3. Operational Period: It must have been operational for at least two years before the application deadline.
4. Location: The organization should be based in one of the eligible countries (typically low- or middle-income countries; exact list available in the call).
5. Project Focus: Proposed projects must aim at fostering peaceful and inclusive societies through intercultural and interfaith dialogue.
6. Grant Usage: The organization must demonstrate the ability to implement and monitor the project responsibly within the proposed timeframe and budget.
7. Past Experience: Proven track record in implementing youth-focused or peacebuilding projects will be an added advantage.
8. Single Submission Rule: Only one proposal per organization will be accepted.
9. Language: Applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English.
10. Digital Presence: Organizations with an active digital footprint (e.g., social media, website) are highly encouraged to apply, as visibility and reach are essential for impact tracking.
Grant Amount
Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to USD $25,000, disbursed based on milestones and deliverables. Along with the financial support, grantees will gain access to capacity-building workshops, mentorship, international visibility, and connection to UNAOC’s global network of peacebuilders and development experts. This makes it not just a grant but a comprehensive growth platform.
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