Archive · 13 Jan 2026
IB Opens Global Youth Action Fund 2026
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has opened applications for its Global Youth Action Fund 2026.
This fund gives money to students aged 12 to 19 who have projects that help their communities.
The projects can be about things like the environment, equality, or technology.
Students from any school can apply, not just IB schools.
The fund gives up to $3,000 to each project.
It also helps students by giving them mentors and chances to meet other young leaders.
The projects must match goals set by the United Nations.
More than 290 projects have been supported so far, helping over 440 young people.
The fund wants to help students solve problems in their communities and share their ideas with others.
IB opens Global Youth Action Fund 2026 for students aged 12-19.
Grants of up to $3,000 available for community impact projects.
Open to individual students and groups from IB and non-IB schools.
Projects must align with at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal.
Selected applicants receive mentorship and networking opportunities.
- Who
- Secondary school students aged 12-19
- What
- Global Youth Action Fund grants for community projects
- When
- Applications open until January 30, 2026
- Where
- Global, open to students worldwide
- Why
- To support youth-led initiatives addressing social, environmental, or developmental challenges
- Application Deadline
- January 30, 2026
- Eligibility
- Students aged 12-19 from IB and non-IB schools
- Grant Amount
- Up to $3,000 per project
- Supported Projects
- Over 290 projects supported, 440+ young leaders
- Focus Areas
- Social, environmental, and developmental challenges
- Selection Criteria
- Relevance, approach, sustained impact, and engagement
- Additional Support
- Mentorship and networking opportunities