Tourism as a Leading Edge

Post Date

October 7th 2015

Application Due Date

October 6th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

APS-182-16-000001

CFDA Number(s)

98.001

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Tourism; Regional Economic Development; Local Economic Development Development; Agrobusiness; Employment; Training.

Number of Awards

5

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible Applicants are US and non-US NGOs, including indigenous, local Albanian NGOs; Private Voluntary Organizations based in the United States (U.S. PVOs); Public International Organizations (PIOs); International Organizations (IOs); U.S. and Non-U.S. For-Profit Organizations, and U.S. and Non-U.S. Colleges and Universities. USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law and authorized to operate in Albania. All qualified applicants are eligible to apply. USAID encourages concept papers from potential new partners.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $250000 - $750000

Grant Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), is seeking concept papers to implement activities to promote sustainable tourism in Albania. The purpose of the activities is to contribute to improvements in tourism sector, including improvements to Albaniaмs business enabling environment and workforce capacities, to serve as catalysts for job creation and economic growth.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Agency for International Development

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Ketrina Janaqi
  Assistance Specialist
  Phone 2022166275

• Agency Mailing Address:

  USAID/Albania Assistance Specialist

• Agency Email Address:

  kjanaqi@usaid.gov