Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

GameON – U.S.-Albania E-Sports and Innovation

U.S. Mission to Albania
AMERICANSPACESGAMEON-2026
Application Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$8,000
Total Program Funding
$8,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Mission to Albania is seeking applications for the GameON – U.S.-Albania E-Sports and Innovation cooperative agreement. The program aims to strengthen Albania’s digital ecosystem and promote American technological leadership by training youth aged 15-30 in coding, game design, digital entrepreneurship, and e-sports. Projects must prioritize American standards, incorporate U.S. tools and platforms, and engage at least 100 participants per American Corner. Applicants must submit a completed proposal using the mandated three-page template to tiranapdresources@state.gov by August 20, 2026, for awards ranging between $3,000 and $8,000.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information
  1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit U.S. and Albanian organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S. and Albanian Individuals For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required for this funding opportunity. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section E.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. 4. This opportunity will not support: • Projects relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable or development activities; including direct social services such as medical, psychological, and/or humanitarian support • Construction projects; • Projects that support specific religious activities; • Fund-raising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs • Scientific research or surveys; • Commercial projects; • Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; • Projects that duplicate existing projects; or • Illegal activities

Grant Documents

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 5, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedJul 20, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineAug 20, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 19, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$8,000
Award Floor
$3,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$8,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Albania(DOS-ALB)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.441

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