Access Procedures

The applying group must:

• Have access to land, a minimum of a ¼ acre. This must be supported by documents of title or a written Consent from land owner, to use the land for a minimum of three years
• Have access to a reliable source of water
• Have knowledge or experience in agriculture
• Show evidence of ability to raise the 10% of the investment outlay
• Be registered with relevant government Ministry with a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 15 members
• Be 70% youth (18-34 years)
• Be led by people who are 34 years and below
• Be residents in the constituency of application
• Be sponsored/guaranteed by a leader in the society (details of acceptable guarantors indicated in the application form).

Interested youth groups should submit the following;

• Fully completed application form (available at District Youth Office, Youth Fund Regional Offices)
• Group’s registration documents
• List of all group members certified by area chief with copies of their identification cards
• Proof of access to land
• Proof of own contribution (minimum of 10% of investment outlay)
• Details and application forms can be obtained from any District Youth Office, Youth Fund Regional Offices or can be downloaded from www.youthfund.go.ke.