Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme

Grant Overview

Donor: International AIDS Society (IAS)

About: The Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme provides financial support of up to USD 10,000 for innovative, locally defined projects aimed at addressing the needs of young people living with or affected by HIV. The initiative is open to five Young Leaders, aged 18-30, with priority for those under 25. These projects, implemented over six months (April–October 2025), must be supported by an organization working in HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights, or related fields. Benefits include capacity building in monitoring, evaluation, communications, networking, and attendance at the IAS 2025 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. Organizations must mentor the Young Leader and manage grant funds. Applications must meet specified criteria for clarity, sustainability, and leadership potential.

Focus: HIV-related projects, youth engagement, innovation, sexual and reproductive health, capacity building.

Region: Global

Eligibility: Young Leaders aged 18-30, registered organizations with mentoring and logistical capabilities, English communication ability, willingness to feature in IAS media.

Terms: Seed Grant refers to funding provided for early-stage or pilot projects. Applicants must demonstrate feasibility, sustainability, and clear project goals. The host organization must be registered, willing to mentor, and capable of managing grant funds. Applications are assessed based on predefined selection criteria and must be submitted through the official application portal.