CAFF Youth Challenge 2026 (€200–€300 Grant)

About

A grant program providing funding for youth-led projects that focus on forgotten foods, encouraging innovative solutions that benefit communities and promote indigenous food practices. Participants will receive mentorship and access to a network of changemakers in the food sector.

Benefits

• 💰Mini Grants
  Funding between €200 and €300 to support project implementation
• 🎓Mentorship Opportunities
  Access to mentorship and capacity-building resources
• 🌐Network Access
  Connection to a growing network of food innovators and changemakers

Eligibility Criteria

• Young people from Africa and the Caribbean
• Individuals aged between 18 and 30 years
• Applicants with innovative ideas that promote forgotten or indigenous foods
• Both individuals and small groups (maximum of three members) are eligible to apply.

Participation Commitments

• Projects must be implemented between June and September 2026
• Each project must demonstrate a direct impact on youths within a university or community setting
• Proposals must clearly outline the problem being addressed, expected impact, beneficiaries, and implementation plan
• A detailed budget (within €200–€300 range) must be included
• The full application should not exceed two pages

Target Sector

Food and Agriculture

Target Location

Africa and the Caribbean