Green Volunteering

What is this Programme about?

If you care about the environment and want to implement actions for its protection or restoration, the 'Green Volunteering' Programme is for you! The Youth Board of Cyprus (YBC) stands by your side by funding your actions, in an effort to encourage all young people in the country to acquire experiences, skills, and knowledge in the environmental sector through volunteering.

Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of the Programme are to: 

  • raise awareness and promote environmental consciousness;
  • encourage the implementation of environmental initiatives;
  • promote environmental education and awareness;
  • foster active participation and a sense of responsibility; and
  • promote networking and the development of synergies between organisations and young people.

Beneficiaries

Informal group of young people

4+ persons 13-35 yrs old

Secondary education schools

Youth Centers

(Members of KOKEN)

Youth Organisations

Eligibility criteria

Planning and Implementation
20%
Project's Relevance
30%
Impact and Dissemination
20%
Young people involvement
20%
Activity Budget
10%

Funding Activities

Application Procedure

1
Read the Guide
2
Prepare documentation
3
Submit the application
4
Application evaluation
5
Announcements of results

Application submission deadlines

Calls of 2026
Activity implementation period
Application submission deadline

Call Α' (Actions 1, 2, 3, 4)

01/01/2027 - 30/06/2027

03/10/2026 - 03/11/2026

Call B' (Actions 1, 2, 3, 4)

01/07/2027 - 30/11/2027

17/05/2027 - 17/06/2027

Call (Actions 5 & 6)

01/01/2027 - 30/11/2027

03/10/2026 - 03/11/2026