Economic Empowerment Fund
Provides financial support to individuals, startups, and community-based projects.
- Startup grants
- SME funding support
- Women-led business financing
- Youth enterprise support
Core Programmes
Programmes that drive inclusive economic growth.
UNEEP delivers structured support through four flagship programmes spanning funding, skills, community development and youth empowerment.
Skills Development Initiative
Capacity-building programmes designed to improve employability and productivity.
- Digital skills training
- Entrepreneurship education
- Financial literacy programmes
- Technical vocational training
Community Development Programme
Focused on strengthening local economies through sustainable projects.
- Agricultural development support
- Cooperative formation assistance
- Rural economic strengthening
- Infrastructure-linked micro-projects
Global Youth Empowerment Network
A platform for young leaders to access training, mentorship and funding opportunities.
- Leadership development
- Innovation challenges
- Internship and fellowship pathways
- Youth startup incubation
Funding & Support Model
UNEEP provides structured support through multiple pathways:
Direct grants
Project-based funding
Capacity-building sponsorships
Partner-funded initiatives
Development investment collaborations
Evaluation criteria
All applications undergo a structured evaluation process based on impact potential, sustainability, community benefit and financial viability.