Tanzania sets rules for accessing Sh200 billion youth fund

Dar es Salaam. The Ministry of Youth Development has outlined guidelines for the youth on how to apply for and benefit from the Sh200 billion loans announced by the government to economically empower them.

In guidelines issued on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the government explained that applicants may be individuals or groups and must have a project or business proposal, a bank account or registered phone number in the name of the applicant or group, and submit a formal application letter detailing the type of project, loan amount and implementation area.