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Youth for Development Cooperation
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Last updated: 16.6.2025

The State of Brandenburg supports young people residing in Brandenburg, as well as their foreign partners, during study and work stays in non-European developing countries or return encounters in Brandenburg. The aim is to promote intercultural exchange and engagement in global affairs. Grants are provided for projects lasting 3 to 12 weeks.

Who is funded?

The "Youth for Development Cooperation" program supports young people from Brandenburg and their foreign partners during study and work stays in non-European developing countries, as well as return encounters in Brandenburg. The aim is to promote intercultural exchange and facilitate engagement with global contexts.

What is funded?

Within the scope of this program, work and study stays in developing and emerging countries, as well as associated preparatory and follow-up measures, are funded. The focus is on practical participation in educational, social, and youth projects.

Type and Extent of Funding

Funding is provided as a grant, which serves to partially finance travel, preparation, and follow-up costs. The amount of the grants is standardized and depends on the travel zones as well as the costs of the preparatory and follow-up measures. There is no legal entitlement to the funding.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions apply for participation in the "Youth for Development Cooperation" program regarding the project country, the partner organization, the program's qualification, participants' self-responsibility, and preparation and follow-up. These ensure that the program's objectives are met.

Application Process

The application process for the "Youth for Development Cooperation" program is carried out via the Nord-Süd-Brücken Foundation and requires the early submission of a specific application form. The funding decision is made by an independent selection committee.

The "Youth for Development Cooperation" program is legitimized and regulated by the eponymous directive of the State of Brandenburg. This directive defines the objectives, requirements, and procedures for funding.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,300.00 EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Brandenburg (Germany), non-European developing countries (OECD DAC List)

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises, Research and Development, Other

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: State Government (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MBJS))

Managed By: Nord-Süd-Brücken Foundation

Additional Partners: Brandenburg State Youth Council (Landesjugendring Brandenburg e.V.), Association of Development Policy Non-Governmental Organizations of Brandenburg (VENROB e.V.)

Website: Stiftung Nord-Süd-Brücken