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

Description

1) Objective

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 lead in a burgeoning tech market; and increases interest in U.S. products, technology, and brands. As a global, web-based arena for exchange, the gaming market also presents opportunities to promote digital freedom increases the durability and reach of U.S. narratives beyond official channels. This program will further those efforts by prioritizing American standards and values in online game development.

2) Eligibility

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.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Albania.

4) Budget

Funding may range from $3,000-$8,000.

5) Application

All applications must be submitted before 5 July 2026. All application details and templates can be downloaded from the given website. A full proposal must be submitted.