The StartUP Lab grant is designed to transform American Corners in Albania into entrepreneurship hubs. It aims to strengthen U.S.-Albania economic ties by providing a 12-month program that includes workshops, mentorship from U.S. business leaders, and a National StartUP Challenge. This initiative supports Albanian entrepreneurs aged 18-40 with startup ideas, helping them develop and launch their businesses with American expertise and networks.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can transform American Corners in Albania into entrepreneurship hubs. It's ideal for those who can provide a structured 12-month program for Albanian entrepreneurs aged 18-40, focusing on U.S.-Albania economic ties and business development.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to address all project objectives
- Inability to provide a 12-month program
- Lack of connections with U.S. business leaders
- Not targeting the specified age group (18-40)
- Proposals exceeding the $53,400 budget
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Curriculum for the 12-month program
- List of potential U.S. mentors and business leaders
- Plan for monthly workshops and hybrid sessions
- Strategy for the National StartUP Challenge
- Documentation of past experience with similar programs
Cautions
- Ensure all objectives are clearly addressed in the proposal
- Maintain a focus on U.S.-Albania economic ties
- Budget constraints must be adhered to
- Target the specified age group for participants
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any eligible applicant type, as the eligibility is unrestricted. This means that a wide range of organizations, such as non-profits, educational institutions, and possibly even private entities, can apply, provided they can meet the program's objectives and requirements.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can transform American Corners in Albania into entrepreneurship hubs. It's ideal for those who can provide a structured 12-month program for Albanian entrepreneurs aged 18-40, focusing on U.S.-Albania economic ties and business development.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to address all project objectives
- Inability to provide a 12-month program
- Lack of connections with U.S. business leaders
- Not targeting the specified age group (18-40)
- Proposals exceeding the $53,400 budget
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement a 12-month entrepreneurship program, including workshops, mentorship sessions, and the National StartUP Challenge. They can also cover costs related to connecting participants with U.S. business leaders and supporting the launch of market-ready startups.
Total Program Funding
$53,400
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 20, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 19, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a comprehensive 12-month program curriculum
- Identify and secure commitments from U.S. business mentors
- Prepare a detailed budget within the $10,000 - $53,400 range
- Draft a proposal addressing all project objectives
- Plan monthly workshops and hybrid sessions
- Design the National StartUP Challenge framework
- Gather documentation of past program successes