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BYC distributes 150K Research Grants Launched in 2021, the Ideation Impact Challenge (IIC) was initiated by the Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) to empower young people across the region to design and implement projects focused on community peacebuilding and development. Since then, the BYC has continued to strengthen this initiative, providing platforms and resources for youth-led innovation. In a recent round of the program, the Commission awarded ₱150,000 each to four winning researchers and grantees whose proposals successfully passed through rigorous screening processes conducted with technical experts. In 2024, the program shifted its focus toward supporting policy research on Gender and Development (GAD). Under this new direction, three youth-led teams were awarded ₱200,000 each to develop policy recommendations on pressing social issues, including early and arranged marriage, mental health, and GAD from an Islamic perspective. These research projects underwent final review and were formally presented during a policy forum in December 2024. The organizations and institutions awarded grants in earlier cycles included: SPMS Box United Youth Leaders, Ethical Young Leaders Organization, Youth Leaders in Maguindanao, Canizares National High School. These groups are currently undergoing the full research cycle and are expected to present their findings in the coming months. "This initiative is part of our continuing commitment to enable, engage, and empower the Bangsamoro youth. With the support of our expert partners and the guidance of BYC, we trust that your work will generate knowledge that informs our lawmakers, ministries, and communities in creating gender-responsive, youth-centered, and impactful programs," — BYC Chairperson Nas Dunding "The Bangsamoro Youth Commission believes that meaningful change begins when our youth harness the power of research, collaboration, and critical thinking. True progress starts when we invest in knowledge and open spaces for young minds to lead in shaping our future. Ang inyong mga pananaliksik ay magsisilbing gabay sa pamahalaan at mga katuwang nito upang makabuo ng mas makatarungan at epektibong mga patakaran para sa kabataan ng Bangsamoro." He added.