IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant Program

Are you between the ages of 18 and 30? Are you a creative young leader? The IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant Program is now accepting applications! This program offers an exciting opportunity to scale up HIV-related innovation projects with substantial funding and support.

📖 About IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant

The IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant Program will support a new cohort of five Young Leaders with seed grants of USD 10,000 each. These grants aim to scale up HIV-related innovation projects that address locally defined needs. Each Young Leader must be affiliated with and logistically supported by an organization working in HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights, or related areas.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 03, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 29, 2025
• Category: Training, Fully Funded, Grants
• Sponsor Organization: International AIDS Society (IAS)

🎁 Benefits of IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant

Selected Young Leaders will receive the following benefits:

• USD 10,000 seed grant to implement and/or scale up an HIV-related innovative project over a period of six months (April to October 2026).
• Capacity building in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, communications, and networking opportunities.
• Travel to AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Inclusion in the AIDS 2026 Young Leaders Programme.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

For Young Leaders:

• Must be connected to an organization willing and able to provide mentorship and logistical support for the proposed project.
• Must be between 18 and 30 years old (ideally under 25).
• Must be willing to attend AIDS 2026 from 26 to 31 July 2026.
• Must be able and willing to report and communicate with the IAS in English.

For Host Organizations:

• Must be a registered charitable organization and willing to undergo additional eligibility checks.
• Must provide a point of contact to actively mentor the selected Young Leader.
• Must logistically support the Young Leader in implementing the innovation project.
• Must report and communicate with the IAS in English.
• Must be able to receive and manage all funds related to the seed grant.

📝 Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the online application portal. The process includes:

1. Providing information and contact details for yourself and your host organization.
2. Answering questions to assess motivation, skills, and project feasibility.
3. Uploading a completed budget template and a letter of support from your host organization.

For detailed instructions, refer to the application guidelines.

Note: Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered.

📅 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: September 29, 2025
• Project Implementation Period: April to October 2026
• AIDS 2026 Conference: July 26–31, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the IAS Youth Hub Seed Grant.
• Apply for the grant via the application portal.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of HIV and sexual health innovation. Apply now!

• USD 10,000 seed grant to implement and/or scale up an HIV-related innovative project over a period of six months (April to October 2026)
• Capacity building in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and communications and networking opportunities
• Travel to AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Inclusion in the AIDS 2026 Young Leaders Programme