HybridSingapore4-month project cycle; registration opens annually in March/AprilFreeCompetitiveMedium effort
About this opportunity
<p>YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) is a community programme run by the YMCA of Singapore where youths aged 15 to 25 form teams of four to champion a social cause of their choice. Teams raise public awareness, mobilise volunteers and generate funds for social service agencies over a multi-month project cycle, with mentorship and training provided throughout.</p><ul><li>Open to youths aged 15 to 25; teams of four required</li><li>Seed funding of $1,200 per team, plus mentorship and training</li><li>2026 registration window: 1 March to 26 April 2026</li><li>Teams implement self-initiated projects and are recognised through YFC awards</li><li>Past award recipients and programme timeline published annually on the YFC site</li></ul><p>Sign up through the YMCA Youth For Causes team proposal submission portal; enquiries can be directed to yfc@ymca.org.sg.</p>
Who can apply
Ages 15 to 25; must form a team of four
How to apply
Form a team of four and submit a team proposal through the YFC sign-up portal (app.youthforcauses.com). Runs every year; the 2026 round has closed, and team registration usually opens in March (1 March to 26 April in 2026).
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by YMCA of Singapore.
Who can apply?+
Ages 15 to 25; must form a team of four
When's the deadline?+
Applications close on 26 April 2026.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
How do I apply?+
Form a team of four and submit a team proposal through the YFC sign-up portal (app.youthforcauses.com).
HybridSingapore4-month project cycle; registration opens annually in March/AprilFreeCompetitiveMedium effort
About this opportunity
<p>YMCA Youth For Causes (YFC) is a community programme run by the YMCA of Singapore where youths aged 15 to 25 form teams of four to champion a social cause of their choice. Teams raise public awareness, mobilise volunteers and generate funds for social service agencies over a multi-month project cycle, with mentorship and training provided throughout.</p><ul><li>Open to youths aged 15 to 25; teams of four required</li><li>Seed funding of $1,200 per team, plus mentorship and training</li><li>2026 registration window: 1 March to 26 April 2026</li><li>Teams implement self-initiated projects and are recognised through YFC awards</li><li>Past award recipients and programme timeline published annually on the YFC site</li></ul><p>Sign up through the YMCA Youth For Causes team proposal submission portal; enquiries can be directed to yfc@ymca.org.sg.</p>
Who can apply
Ages 15 to 25; must form a team of four
How to apply
Form a team of four and submit a team proposal through the YFC sign-up portal (app.youthforcauses.com). Runs every year; the 2026 round has closed, and team registration usually opens in March (1 March to 26 April in 2026).
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by YMCA of Singapore.
Who can apply?+
Ages 15 to 25; must form a team of four
When's the deadline?+
Applications close on 26 April 2026.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
How do I apply?+
Form a team of four and submit a team proposal through the YFC sign-up portal (app.youthforcauses.com).