This program provides seed funding to outstanding youth projects addressing areas of primary concern to the UNAoC, i.e. fostering mutual respect, understanding and long-term positive relationships between peoples of different cultures and religions.

 

The Youth Solidarity Fund will support several outstanding youth projects demonstrating innovative approaches to building cross-cultural understanding. The 2009 edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund offers a total envelope of up to US$300,000. There are two levels of funding available:

· Small grants: Community or local-level projects needing funding of up to US$20,000 each.

· Large grants: National or regional-level projects needing funding of up to US$30,000 each.

 

A Youth Selection Committee will identify projects deemed to be the most meritorious under each level of funding.

 

I am inviting eligible youth organizations from all over the world to submit project proposals responding to the criteria outlined in the guidelines (see attached PDF document). Projects need to be presented via the application form developed for this program (see attached RTF document).

 

Please note that the application deadline is September 30, 2009, 1:00 PM, New York time.

 

The application guidelines and form will be uploaded on our website (www.unaoc.org) in the coming days.

 

Also, I would ask your help to disseminate this information among your members and partners.

 

Should you have questions about the Youth Solidarity Fund, please do not hesitate to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .