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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, through its Embassy in Albania, invites project proposals for grant funding under its Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, with implementation scheduled.

The priority areas include improving infrastructure across the Western Balkans; strengthening administrative and local capacity for EU accession; developing human capital, education, and professional skills; improving sustainable social services; and promoting local economic development and preparing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the EU Single Market. Projects should contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), alongside gender equality, climate action, and child protection.

The programme aims to support Albania’s sustainable development and progress towards European integration by strengthening institutional capacity, improving education and vocational training, reinforcing social services, and fostering local economic development. Priority will be given to initiatives demonstrating concrete, measurable, and sustainable results aligned with the programme’s focus areas.

Applicants must identify the UN Sustainable Development Goals addressed by their proposed projects and explain how the results will be measured. Target groups must be clearly defined and directly linked to the project objectives and activities.

Eligibility

Eligible target groups include state and local institutions, municipalities and their associations, educational, healthcare and social institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, non-governmental organisations, civil society structures, and vulnerable groups, including children, young people, and persons with disabilities.

The minimum eligible project value is EUR 10,000. Recommended maximum funding amounts are EUR 75,000 for projects primarily involving the supply of goods or provision of services, EUR 150,000 for projects primarily involving repair or construction works, and EUR 15,000 for projects focused on activities such as conferences, seminars, colloquia, and creative workshops. Projects focused on these latter activities must not exceed nine months in duration.

Eligible applicants include primary and secondary budget authorising officers that are legal entities in Albania, municipalities and their associations, educational, healthcare and social institutions, international and local non-governmental organisations, and international humanitarian organisations.

Post Date: October 29, 2026