A Youth Initiative is a project where young people participate actively and directly in activities of their own devising in which they play the key roles, in order to develop their initiative, enterprise and creativity. It is initiated, set up and carried out by young people themselves. It can give young people the chance to try out ideas through initiatives, which give them an opportunity to be directly and actively involved in planning and carrying out projects. Participation in Youth Initiatives is an important non-formal learning experience.

Transnational Youth Initiatives aim at exchanging and sharing good practices. These projects may involve young people's mobility.

Young people aged between 18 and 30 and resident in a Programme Country can participate. Young people aged from 15 to 18 may be admitted if accompanied by a youth worker.

A well-structred programme and timetable for the project must be provided. It must be clearly linked to the objectives set up beforehand.

Successful applicants can receive up to €10,000.

The YCNI International Committee has Regional Youth Initiative Assessors. Following discussions with the young people, Assessors make a recommendation for funding.

For further information see Programme Guide

Youth Initiative Application Form

Guidance Notes