Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
On 26 June 2024, the day of SEVENTEEN’s nomination as the first-ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, the group and UNESCO’s Director-General announced the launch of the joint grant scheme to support youth projects across all regions. SEVENTEEN will contribute $1 million to fund this initiative.
The project will be initiated with a worldwide call for applications. Subject to the availability of funds, support will be provided for youth-led projects that address challenges affecting the well-being and development of young people and their communities, within three thematic areas:
- Promoting youth confidence and resilience through music, arts, and sports
- Building creative communities together with youth
- Supporting youth mental health and well-being
The Grant Scheme will support project leaders aged from 18 to 30 years old, from different backgrounds and regions.
Benefits
- Grants
- 100 grants between 5,000 and 10,000 USD each will be awarded to young leaders, entrepreneurs and youth organizations to help them create and implement changemaking solutions for social impact.
Capacity strengthening
Grantees will also benefit from training sessions and mentoring throughout the development of their projects.
More Info: UNESCO x SEVENTEEN’s “Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being” Grant Scheme
