Youth Initiatives

What is this programme about?

The Youth Initiatives Programme provides grants for activities organised by young people and organised groups within the Republic of Cyprus. All eligible activities, as well as the Rules and Conditions governing the award of grants, are set out in the Programme Guide.

Objectives of the Programme

The Programme provides incentives for young people to become more mobile and actively participate in the cultural, sporting, civic, and social life of Cyprus. At the same time, it creates the appropriate conditions to promote volunteering, meaningful engagement in constructive activities, social inclusion, networking among young people, skills development, and the acquisition of knowledge and experience in relation to the Programme’s thematic priorities. The Programme also encourages the use of non-formal and informal learning methods, with the ultimate aim of fostering active citizenship.. 

The Programme also aims to support activities linked to one or more goals of the National Youth Strategy: 

  • Employability and Entrepreneurship
  • Social Inclusion
  • Participation
  • Education and Training
  • Health and well-being
  • Volunteering
  • Youth and the World
  • Creativity and Culture

Beneficiaries

Young people

Aged 13-35 years old

Youth Coordinating Entities

Informal groups of young people

4+ persons 13-35 yrs old

Youth Centres

(Members of KOKEN)

Local youth organisations

National youth organisations

Eligibility criteria

Planning and Implementation
15%
Project's Relevance
35%
Impact and Dissemination
10%
Young people involvement
20%
Newcomers' action
5%
Activity Budget
15%

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 2027
Activity implementation period
Application submission deadline

Call A

01/12/26 - 31/03/2027

10/08/26 - 16/09/2026

Call B

01/04/27 - 31/07/2027

10/12/26 - 16/01/2027

Call C

01/08/27 - 30/11/2027

10/04/27 - 16/05/2027