Austrian Development Agency Individual Projects and Programmes 2026

About Austrian Development Agency Individual Projects and Programmes 📖

The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) provides grants for projects that promote global learning, development education, and development communication, aligned with the European Declaration on Global Learning. Funding supports initiatives that:

• Connect global challenges to local realities
• Foster civic engagement
• Empower diverse stakeholders, including youth and disadvantaged groups

Benefits 💰

• Minimum funding: EUR 150,000
• Disbursement in installments:
  • Initial installment: Two months post-agreement
  • Subsequent installments: Upon interim report review
  • Final installment: After project completion and accounting review

Requirements ✅

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate professional, economic, and organizational capacity
• Projects can start from January 1, 2027 (exceptional cases: Q4 2026)
• Maximum duration: 3 years (5 years in exceptional cases)
• Funding covers up to 90% of project costs; applicants must contribute ≥10% in cash, in-kind, or labor
• Submit a complete budget and financing plan

Application Date and Process 📝

The funding application must include:

1. Completed and signed application with a description of the content and timetable
2. Project budget and financing plan
3. Information on the applicant (e.g., excerpt from the register of associations, statutes, description of membership structure, or equivalent documents)
4. Proof of the applicant's financial situation

Submission Details

• Templates for the funding application can be downloaded here.
• The complete funding application, signed by the authorized signatory, must be submitted by e-mail to epolbildung@ada.gv.at by 24:00 on 17 May 2026.
• Only applications submitted in full and on time will be considered.

Application Deadline 📅

17 May 2026

Opportunity Application 🌟

For more details, visit the Austrian Development Agency Individual Projects and Programmes page.

To apply, download the application form here.

For any inquiries, contact epolbildung@ada.gv.at.

• Minimum funding: EUR 150,000
• Disbursement in installments: initial two months post-agreement, subsequent upon interim report review, final installment after project completion and accounting review