On 6 April 2020, the European Youth Foundation (EYF) launched a special call for local or national youth organisations that are looking for funding for activities which respond to local needs arising from the COVID-19 crisis. Priority will be given to pilot activities that aim at demonstrating solidarity and support to all persons affected by the COVID-19 crisis, such as:
- Reaching out to and supporting particularly vulnerable groups of people, including homeless, refugees and asylum-seekers, people with disabilities, people living in isolation or in remote communities;
- Support to health, social and educational services;
- Education and awareness-raising of the importance of human rights in responses to COVID-19 crisis.
The maximum EYF grant to a pilot activity is €10 000 and COVID-19 related applications may be submitted throughout 2020. Only youth organisations registered with the EYF can apply. The instructions and criteria for registration can be found here.