YOUTH HELPS Fund (Children for a better World Foundation)
Funding for self-initiated social, socio-political, or ecological projects by children and young people (ages 6–21); applications accepted year-round, competition participation until March 15 of each year.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of social engagement among children and youth through financial support of self-initiated social, political, or ecological projects, as well as optional participation in the nationwide competition.
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria
- Travel expenses
- Expense and volunteer allowances
- Equipment items
Non-eligible expenses
- Transfer of funds to third parties
- Travel and subsistence costs in the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ)
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Age between 6 and 21 years
- Project initiated and organized by the youth themselves
- Predominantly voluntary project work
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan/cost estimate
- Bank details
- Contact person information
Evaluation criteria
- Initiative of the youth
- Social need
- Democratic constitutional order
Description
With the YOUTH HELPS Fund of the Children for a Better World Foundation, young volunteers receive financial start-up assistance for self-initiated projects in the social, political, or ecological fields. Children and young people between the ages of 6 and 21 can directly apply nationwide for grants of up to €2,500. Funding covers fees, travel expenses, allowances for effort and voluntary work, as well as necessary equipment for projects that are predominantly voluntary, independently managed, and based on democratic principles. The jury reviews applications year-round and considers submissions for the accompanying competition until March 15 each year.
To apply, a detailed project description, a financing plan or cost estimate, bank details, and contact information of an adult contact person must be submitted. The fund provides 100% funding and excludes the transfer of funds to third parties as well as FSJ travel and living expenses. Evaluation criteria include initiative, social need, and adherence to democratic principles. In addition to the financial grant, participation in the nationwide competition offers the chance to be invited as one of eight outstanding initiatives to a five-day engagement camp in Berlin. Applications can be submitted online at any time; the competition deadline is annually March 15.
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