[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 12, 2025

€250,000 total (Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance; single call)

Supports the Youth Advisory Board in North Macedonia to strengthen youth participation in public policy-making and enhance advocacy capacity.

Activities must be in North Macedonia and directly support the Youth Advisory Board.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, funded by the European Commission under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, aims to support the functioning and activities of the Youth Advisory Board in North Macedonia. The initiative is designed to strengthen youth participation in public decision-making processes, ensuring that young people have a voice in the development and implementation of policies. The grant will help facilitate youth engagement, foster dialogue with policymakers, and build the board’s capacity to advocate for youth interests and contribute to democratic governance. --- ## Due Dates - September 12, 2025: Application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €250,000 - This is a one-time action grant; only one or a limited number of projects will be funded. - Funding is provided for activities directly supporting the Youth Advisory Board in North Macedonia. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are typically organizations (including NGOs, non-profit entities, and public bodies) that can demonstrate capacity to support youth engagement and policy advocacy. - Activities must take place in North Macedonia. - Projects must directly benefit the Youth Advisory Board and align with the objectives of strengthening youth participation in policy-making. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/183809PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The full application guidelines, corrigendum, and Q&A documents are available on the opportunity page. - Ensure compliance with all eligibility and administrative requirements as outlined in the call documentation. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is restricted to activities within North Macedonia. - The funded project is expected to enhance the Youth Advisory Board’s ability to engage with policymakers and represent the interests of young people. - For detailed instructions, refer to the "Guidelines for grant applicants" on the opportunity portal. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/183809PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Contact Details | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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