GameON: U.S.-Albania E-Sports and Innovation
1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives Albania's youth face a rapidly evolving digital economy that demands advanced technical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and exposure to international industry standards. Albanian interest in gaming – a global market forecasted to surpass $745 billion by 2030, in which the
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Albania |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | AMERICANSPACESGAMEON-2026 |
| Posted date | 06/05/2026 |
| Award ceiling | 8,000 |
| Award floor | 3,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 8,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | 1. Eligible ApplicantsThe 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. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.441 |
| Description | 1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives Albania's youth face a rapidly evolving digital economy that demands advanced technical skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and exposure to international industry standards. Albanian interest in gaming – a global market forecasted to surpass $745 billion by 2030, in which the United States is leading – is high, presenting an opportunity to increase Albanian understanding of how U.S. economic strength and technological leadership support shared prosperity. By providing youth access to high-quality, structured training in coding, game design, and digital entrepreneurship, this program strengthens Albanian youths’ association between the United States and innovation, creativity, and opportunity; demonstrates the United States capacity to adapt and le |
| Agency contact | tiranapdresources@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362664 |