European Youth and Education Grant Area (Villum Fonden)

European Youth and Education Grant Area (Villum Fonden) is sponsored by Villum Fonden. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

European youth and education | Villum Fonden European youth and education In addition to activities in the Danish community, the foundation also engages in activities in some of the countries where the VKR group operates. With this grant area, we aim to support a strong European community, where young Europeans are empowered to face future challenges.

The purpose is to support the transition of young Europeans into education and employment. We enhance the skills of the youth for the future job market and prepare young people to become capable citizens actively contributing to solving societal challenges, particularly in the areas of green and digital transformation.

We pay special attention to ensuring that at-risk youth also receive support to actively participate in society and become self-reliant citizens. Typically, we support activities in selected countries over a longer period of time to ensure that our support is adaptive, sustainable, and creates the greatest possible systemic impact.

European Vocational Education and Training Initiative Enhancing the quality of vocational education and training and preparing young people for the green and digital transition Enabling Capable Citizens Empowering children and youth to become capable citizens and encourage their motivation for education From application to systemic impact: How we work The information outlines the European Youth and Education Grant Area’s approach, including what applicants can expect during the application process and after an application is granted, as well as how our project approach achieves systemic impact.

Working group and expert committee All applications for funding to Villum Foundation will be assessed by internationally recognized experts in a committee. This helps ensure that the grant activities of the foundation are carried out in a professional, sound and otherwise exemplary basis.

The Working Group for Youth and education (EVI) also assists the board with strategy development and review and recommendations for decisions regarding applications and projects within the foundations’ grant areas and asset management.

Supporting youth engagement and skills development in France and Italy Strengthening vocational education in Europe through knowledge sharing Strengthening Vocational Education in Central Europe Empowering future generations in Central Europe through inclusive education