Y-CLAP 2026: Applications Are Officially Open for the Youth Civic Leadership and Advocacy Programme

Are you a young Nigerian with an idea that could change your community, but no clear path to funding, mentorship, or the skills to make it happen? The Youth Civic Leadership and Advocacy Programme (Y-CLAP) wants to hear from you — and applications for the 2026 Civic Fellowship are now open.

What Is Y-CLAP?

Y-CLAP is a civic leadership and advocacy fellowship built to identify and equip young Nigerians who are ready to turn their ideas into real, measurable community impact. The programme is part of the growing wave of youth-focused civic initiatives in Nigeria, developed and implemented by DevX Strategy and supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).

Through the fellowship, selected participants will:

-Gain valuable, practical skills from industry experts

-Be mentored through the process of designing and running a community impact project

-Stand a chance to receive up to $1,000 in grant funding to implement that project

-In short: it's not just a training programme — it's a pipeline from idea to funded action.

Who Is It For?

Y-CLAP is calling on outstanding young Nigerian leaders who are passionate about civic engagement and ready to turn their ideas into impact. If you've been sitting on a project idea for your community, campus, or state — one focused on advocacy, governance, social change, or civic participation — this fellowship is designed with you in mind.

The programme fits squarely within Nigeria's broader push (backed by funders like the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund) to strengthen youth leadership, civic participation, and grassroots advocacy across the country, so applicants with a genuine interest in community-driven change and social impact are the ideal fit.

Key Dates

Applications close: 13 September 2026

With the deadline just days away at the time of this post, interested applicants should move quickly to avoid missing out.

How to Apply

The 2026 Y-CLAP Civic Fellowship application is being run digitally — the official call-for-applications flyer directs interested applicants to scan a QR code to apply now. If you don't have access to the flyer, the fastest way to find the live application link is directly through the programme's implementing partner:

Instagram & Facebook: @devxstrategy

Developed and Implemented by: DevX Strategy

Supported by: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund

Given how close the deadline is, applicants should check these official channels immediately for the direct application form rather than searching for it elsewhere, as DevX Strategy's own social pages are currently the primary source publishing the fellowship details.

Why This Matters

Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world, and programmes like Y-CLAP matter because they close a real gap: young people often have the passion and the ideas to drive change, but not always the mentorship, structured skill-building, or seed funding to execute. By combining hands-on training with actual grant funding of up to $1,000, Y-CLAP gives its 2026 cohort a genuine shot at moving from "idea" to "implemented impact project."

If you're a young Nigerian ready to lead, advocate, and build — this is your sign to apply before the window closes.

Applications close 13 September 2026. For the official application link, check DevX Strategy's Instagram or Facebook page (@devxstrategy).