Generations: Global Grant(Empowering Student Changemakers to Prevent Child and Youth Abuse)-Apply Now

Application Deadline: Rolling bases

The Generations: Global Grant, an initiative by the Institute for Equality in Development Innovations, is currently open for applications. This global funding opportunity empowers students of all ages to design, lead, and implement innovative projects aimed at preventing child and youth abuse or supporting survivors.

The program champions the vision of a world where young people — regardless of background or age — can create impactful, inclusive, and equity-driven solutions to protect and uplift children and youth.

Through this initiative, students have the opportunity not only to bring their creative ideas to life but also to make a lasting contribution to safer and more supportive communities around the world.

Funding Support for Student Innovators

The Generations: Global Grant offers financial support of up to USD 100,000 to selected individuals or teams. Grants are tailored to the scale and sustainability of the proposed projects.

Past recipients of the program have successfully managed multi-year projects averaging USD 74,800, implementing meaningful interventions that address various forms of child abuse and create systems of care and recovery for survivors.

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their specific funding needs in their proposals to ensure equitable allocation of resources that reflect their project’s scope and potential impact.

Who Can Apply

The program is open globally to all students, including:

• Primary and secondary school students
• Homeschoolers
• University, college, and post-secondary learners

Each applicant — whether applying individually or as part of a team — can submit up to two project ideas. The program welcomes diverse perspectives, encouraging young innovators from various cultural, social, and academic backgrounds to participate.

By opening its doors to students of all ages and education levels, the Generations: Global Grant ensures a broad, inclusive approach to innovation and social change.

Application Timeline

Applications for the Generations: Global Grant are accepted year-round. However, proposals are reviewed bi-monthly, allowing multiple opportunities to apply and receive feedback.

Review rounds occur on:

• January 2
• March 2
• May 2
• July 2
• September 2
• November 2

This rolling structure gives students the flexibility to prepare thoughtful, well-developed applications and submit them at a convenient time.

How to Apply

Applicants can submit their project ideas directly through the official application portal below:

Interested students and youth networks are encouraged to share this opportunity widely within their academic communities and social circles to ensure broad awareness and participation.

Why This Grant Matters

The Generations: Global Grant recognizes that innovation in child protection and survivor support should not be limited by age or geography. By funding student-led initiatives, the program invests in the next generation of social innovators, empowering them to lead change with empathy, creativity, and courage.

From educational campaigns and digital tools to community-based interventions and survivor support systems, this grant provides a platform for young people to take actionable steps toward ending violence against children and promoting mental health and recovery.

Each project funded under this program contributes to a growing global movement for equality, safety, and dignity for all young people.

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