📅 Deadline: August 7, 2026
Are you a youth organisation in West Africa? Ghiyada Africa (Togo) , in partnership with SESG Future Ready Hub (Ghana) , is launching the Call for Projects – Spaces for Youth (West Africa) under the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) . This programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in consortium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) .
The objective is to support youth organisations in developing and strengthening “Spaces for Youth” projects through grants, enabling young people to access safe, inclusive, and empowering environments where they can develop leadership skills, access support services, and scale their initiatives .
What Are “Spaces for Youth”?
“Spaces for Youth” are initiatives designed by and for young people that enable them to develop their leadership potential, express their voices, and access tailored support services . They are safe and inclusive environments where young people can:
- Develop leadership skills
- Access mentorship and support services
- Build entrepreneurial and innovation skills
- Organise community initiatives
- Collaborate and network with peers
- Promote civic engagement and social impact
These spaces may be physical or hybrid initiatives but must be connected to an accessible physical location, such as a youth centre, café, library, co-working space, fablab, social innovation lab, or community hub. They may be permanent or temporary (for example, event-based initiatives).
Grant Structure
Phase 1: Initial Support
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Beneficiaries | 20 Spaces for Youth projects (approx. 2–3 per country, indicative) |
| Grant | €10,000 per Space for Youth project |
| Duration | 6 to 12 months |
| Support | Capacity-building, coaching, and networking opportunities |
Phase 2: Scaling Support
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Beneficiaries | 4 Spaces for Youth projects selected from Phase 1 winners |
| Grant | Up to €40,000 per Space for Youth project |
| Duration | 6 to 12 months |
| Support | Diagnostic and tailored technical assistance for scaling and organisational development |
Eligible Countries
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- 🇬🇳 Guinea
- 🇲🇷 Mauritania
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- 🇹🇬 Togo
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, projects should be either the following or
- Youth-focused: At least 75% of the target beneficiaries are young people aged 18–30, OR
- Youth-led: At least 75% of the members of the governance bodies are aged 18–30
Preference may be given to youth-owned organizations, where a young person or a collective of members aged 18-30 owns the organization.
Additional Requirements
- Spaces must be apolitical, non-partisan, and non-discriminatory
- Projects must reach at least 50% young women and 25% youth in situations of vulnerability, including those living in rural and remote areas
- Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and inclusion (mandatory; failure to demonstrate may result in disqualification)
Application Process
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Session | 25 July 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 7 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT |
How to Apply
- Read the Rules for the Call for Projects and download the application documents
- Prepare your application in accordance with the requirements
- Submit your application via the official AEYA application platform for West Africa
Application Platform (West Africa): https://inscaeya.ghiyadaafrica.org/
Languages: Applications can be submitted in French or English.
Contact Information
For inquiries about eligibility or application requirements, contact:
📧 Email: contact@ghiyadaafrica.org
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