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Youth4Water Grants 2025–2026: Funding Open for Youth-Led Water Projects in Africa & South Asia

Overview

A new grant initiative, Youth4Water, is now accepting applications for 2025–2026. It supports youth-led organizations and groups in Africa and South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) to plan and implement community-driven water, sanitation, and drought resilience projects. The program is a collaboration between Protectol Health and the UNCCD Youth Caucus. Opportunities for Youth

The aim is to empower youth to contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), strengthen local resilience, and promote water sustainability in their communities.

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What’s it Entails

Item	Details
Grant Amount	USD 2,000 – 2,500 per project
Number of Projects to Fund	4 (pilot round)
Geographic Focus	Africa & South Asia
Project Timelines	Implementation in 2026 (1–2 months)
Visibility / Showcase	Results to be showcased at COP17 in Mongolia, August 2026

Programme Objectives

The Youth4Water Grants initiative is designed to:

Support youth-led initiatives that improve access to clean water and promote sustainable water management
Strengthen the capacity of youth groups in planning and delivering effective water & sanitation projects
Promote community awareness and education on sanitation, hydration, and water sustainability
Contribute to the broader global water and climate adaptation agenda

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the grant, applicants must:

Be a youth-led organization or group, with the majority of leaders under 35 years old
Be based in Africa or South Asia
Focus on themes like water access, sanitation, drought resilience, or community awareness
Be legally registered (or show strong community recognition via letters of support)
Commit to implementing the project within 1 to 2 months after selection
Promote inclusivity and gender balance, involving marginalized or rural youth
While accreditation with UNCCD or association with the UNCCD Youth Caucus is preferred, it is not mandatory in this pilot round

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Grant Scope & Support

Selected projects will receive:

Financial support (USD 2,000–2,500)
Technical, design, and communication support (e.g. branding, media) from Protectol
Visibility & recognition on Protectol Impact and UNCCD Youth Caucus platforms
Funds disbursed after verifying documentation (registration or community support letters), detailed project quotes, and bank details

Eligible expenses may include:

Local infrastructure (wells, filtration systems, rainwater harvesting)
Awareness campaigns and training materials
Community mobilization and engagement costs
Transportation associated with project execution

Ineligible expenses include:

Staff salaries or administrative overheads
Equipment not directly related to project goals

Selection Process & Criteria

Call for applications and online submission via a form (link provided)
Joint review by Protectol and UNCCD Youth Caucus
Shortlist based on eligibility, feasibility, and projected impact
Final selection of 4 projects

Selection weights:

Relevance (20%)
Impact (25%)
Youth leadership (20%)
Feasibility (15%)
Sustainability (10%)
Diversity / inclusion (10%)

Notifications will be sent within 3–4 weeks of submission.

Program Timeline

Launch / MoU signing: September 2025
Call for applications: October–December 2025
Rolling review (until March 2026 or until all 4 projects are filled)
Project implementation: early 2026, over 1–2 months
Showcase at COP17 (Mongolia): August 2026

Application Process

Apply via the Youth4Water Grants Application Form (a Google Forms link embedded in the OFY article)
Provide supporting documents like proof of registration or community endorsement, detailed quotes, and bank information
For inquiries, contact water@protectol.org or partnerships@unccdyouthcaucus.org
Download the full Program Guidelines (PDF) through the link in the article for more granular details