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Funding Opportunity: UNDP Youth Action for Peace Challenge – Small Grants (Mbeya, Songwe, Mwanza, Geita & Zanzibar)

 


The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tanzania has launched a Call for Proposals for the Youth Action for Peace Challenge, offering small grants to empower youth-led grassroots initiatives that promote social cohesion and sustainable development.

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Opportunity Overview

  • Program: Youth Action for Peace Challenge (Small Grants for Youth-Led Peace Initiatives)
  • Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Tanzania)
  • Grant Funding: TZS 3–5 million
  • Target Locations: Mbeya, Songwe, Mwanza, Geita, and Zanzibar
  • Application Deadline: September 11, 2026, East African Time (EAT)

Program Focus & Priority Areas

The challenge supports community-level projects addressing critical drivers of conflict and youth empowerment. Priority areas include:

  • Social Cohesion & Peaceful Coexistence
  • Socio-Economic Drivers of Youth Grievances
  • Mental Health & Social Well-being
  • Digital Peacebuilding & Responsible Online Engagement

Eligibility Criteria

  • Who Can Apply: Locally registered, youth-led, non-profit grassroots organizations.
  • Geographical Scope: Projects must be implemented within the designated regions of Mbeya, Songwe, Mwanza, Geita, or Zanzibar.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations wishing to apply can view full guidelines and submission requirements on the official UNDP Tanzania announcement page:

👉 Click Here to Read Full Details and Apply via UNDP Tanzania

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