Deadline Date: September 30, 2026
The Youth in Action: Innovative Projects for a Sustainable Economy Grant supports youth-led projects that contribute to sustainable development and economic solutions in Switzerland.
The focus areas of the call include the future of work and entrepreneurship, sustainable production and consumption, and innovation for strengthening a sustainable economy.
The Sustainable Development Incentive Programme supports projects from cantons, municipalities, and other organizations that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and the strategic priorities of the Sustainable Development Strategy 2030.
The programme prioritizes innovative projects that can be replicated in other Swiss regions or contexts and align with themes including sustainable consumption and production, climate, energy and biodiversity, and equal opportunities and social cohesion.
The 2026-2027 call focuses on projects led and implemented by young people aged 16 to 26. Projects should create sustainable regional value and contribute mainly to SDG 8 on sustainable economic growth and decent work, and SDG 12 on sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Eligible applicants must be organizations or institutions located in Switzerland, including public entities, associations, foundations, federations, and companies. Individual projects and projects located outside Switzerland are not eligible.
The maximum financial contribution available is CHF 20,000. Projects may be submitted through an organization or institution, but planning, implementation, and leadership of the project must be carried out by young people.
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