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OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CHOICES

QUEER-TO-QUEER FUNDING
The LGBTI Youth Fund strives to put LGBTIQ youth at the centre of its mission and strategy. To this end, the Fund is piloting a new participatory approach and has set up two LGBTIQ youth groups, one French-speaking (including Italian-speakers) and one German-speaking. The two groups are now launching their second call for projects.
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CALL FOR PROJECTS - CLOSED

Do you have a project for LGBTIQ youth in Switzerland which needs funding? Do you wish to make Switzerland more inclusive for LGBTIQ youth?

Check out the calls for projects of the Fund’s LGBTIQ youth groups, 5er + Weggli and LGBTQIA+ Youth Group Romandie. Please note that each group has a call for projects with specific themes, criteria and geographic focus.​ 

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More information (in German and Italian)

More information (in French and Italian)

HOW TO SUBMIT A PROJECT PROPOSAL?
How to apply

1. Verify that your project meets the eligibility criteria

2. Fill in the two application forms (narrative and budget). Download the application forms here:

  • Deutsch

  • Français

  • Italiano​

3. Send the two forms and required documents to info@lgbtiyouthfund.ch.

 

CALL FOR PROJECTS - CLOSED

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What happens next? Each group will examine all projects that meet the criteria hereafter and select the projects of its choice. You will receive a positive or negative reply by the end of December 2025.

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Eligibility Criteria
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Projects must meet the following essential criteria:

  • respect the vision and values of the LGBTI Youth Fund

  • correspond to the specified themes, criteria and geographic focus

  • start no earlier than 1 March 2026

  • be located in Switzerland

  • be of public benefit

 

The following are eligible:

  • Projects whose beneficiaries are young LGBTIQ people (under the age of 25 years old), their family members or professionals working directly with them

  • Projects that are local, cantonal, regional or national in scope

  • Projects in areas such as education, social, cultural, health, sport, apprenticeship and employment, and the world of work, etc.

  • Projects that aim to empower young LGBTIQ people, amplify their voices or promote their rights and inclusivity

  • Projects from organisations that are already partners of the Fund, provided that these projects are not already financed by the Fund or the Fund's youth groups 

  • For organisations with legal status, the amount requested must be between CHF 5,000 and CHF 50,000.

  • For unregistered groups or collectives (or those without legal status), the amount requested must be between CHF 5,000 and CHF 10,000.

 

The following are not eligible:

  • Profit-making project

  • Projects starting before 1 March 2026

  • Study grants

  • Projects for religious or proselytising purposes

  • Support for political parties or election campaigns

  • Projects run by individuals for their own benefit

  • Projects proposed by organisations or groups not based in Switzerland

 

Do you still have questions?

Contact us at info@lgbtiyouthfund.ch.

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