Grants & Contracts

Funding and partnership opportunities for organizations advancing youth empowerment, sustainable development, and social innovation.

Our Grant Programs

Seed Initiative offers targeted grant funding to support high-impact initiatives in our focus areas. Our grants are designed to catalyze innovation and scale proven approaches to youth empowerment.

Young Changemaker Grant $5K - $25K

For exceptional young leaders (ages 18-30) with innovative solutions to community challenges. Funding supports project implementation over 12 months, with milestone-based disbursement and post-grant impact reporting.

Chapter Development Grant $10K - $50K

Supports the establishment and growth of new SI chapters and affiliate organizations. Includes seed funding, training curriculum access, and mentorship program enrollment.

Research & Advocacy Grant $15K - $75K

Funds rigorous research on youth development, economic empowerment, and policy advocacy. Recipients join our Global Youth Policy Council and present findings at our annual summit.

Green Ventures Grant $2K - $20K

Dedicated funding for youth-led environmental initiatives and climate action projects. In partnership with the Global Environment Facility, this grant supports scalable green solutions.

Digital Innovation Grant $5K - $30K

Accelerates youth-led tech solutions addressing social challenges. Recipients gain access to our accelerator network, AWS credits, and product development mentorship.

Emergency Response Grant $1K - $10K

Rapid-response funding for youth organizations providing urgent humanitarian assistance. We can deploy funding within 72 hours of application approval.

Contracting Opportunities

We regularly seek proposals from qualified organizations and service providers for projects that advance our mission and strategic goals.

Contract Type Budget Range Timeline Status
Curriculum Development $25K - $50K Jan - Jun 2025 Open
Mobile App Development $75K - $150K Mar - Dec 2025 Open
Monitoring & Evaluation $30K - $60K Ongoing Closed
Event Management $15K - $30K Aug 2025 Open
Impact Assessment $40K - $80K Sep - Nov 2025 Open

How to Apply

Step 1: Review Opportunity

Download the full opportunity brief from our grants portal. Each brief includes detailed scope of work, evaluation criteria, budget template, and reporting requirements.

Step 2: Submit Proposal

All applications are submitted through our online portal. You will need to create an account, complete the application form, and upload all required documents in PDF format.

Step 3: Review Process

Proposals are evaluated by our expert review committee using a standardized scoring rubric. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview or presentation.

Step 4: Award & Implementation

Winning proposals are notified within 8 weeks of the deadline. Grants are activated upon signing the funding agreement. Contractors begin work upon receiving the notice to proceed.

Funded Initiatives

From grassroots education projects to cutting-edge technology solutions, our grantees are reshaping what is possible for young people and their communities. These partnerships are where vision meets real-world impact.

Young people in urban communities

Local Impact

Grassroots projects addressing community-specific challenges from the ground up.

Young people studying together

Education Access

Initiatives that remove barriers to learning and skill-building for underserved youth.

Changemakers receiving certificates

Program Completion

Celebrating the achievements of grantee organizations and their participants.

Application Deadlines

Program Application Deadline Award Date Apply
Young Changemaker Grant Nov 15, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 Apply Now
Green Ventures Grant Dec 1, 2025 Jan 15, 2026 Apply Now
Curriculum Development Nov 30, 2025 Jan 5, 2026 Apply Now
Emergency Response Grant Dec 15, 2025 Dec 20, 2025 Apply Now

Questions About Funding?

Our grants and contracts team is here to help. Schedule a consultation or download our funding guide.

Contact the GC Team