Deadline: 17-May-2026
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, and empower diverse stakeholders, including youth and disadvantaged groups.
Grant Overview
The program funds projects that:
- Address global development issues and Austria’s global networking
- Promote understanding of local-global connections and sustainable development
- Create learning spaces, dialogue, and critical engagement on ecological, social, and economic issues
- Encourage participation of youth, decision-makers, multipliers, and hard-to-reach groups
- Build partnerships beyond the development sector and form new alliances
Focus Areas
- Learning: Education, global citizenship, cultural mediation/exchange
- Attention: Information campaigns, advocacy, media work
- Operations: Volunteer deployment programs
- Knowledge: Science communication, journalism
Why It Matters
Global challenges such as climate change, social justice, and sustainable development require shared responsibility, civic engagement, and informed action. Projects should demonstrate how global developments interact with local realities and everyday life, fostering sustainable change.
Eligibility
- Applicants must 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
- Complete budget and financing plan required
Funding Details
- 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
How to Apply / How it Works
- Develop a project linking global issues to local contexts and SDGs.
- Identify target groups, stakeholders, and partnerships across sectors.
- Prepare a complete budget with ≥10% contribution from applicant resources.
- Submit the application via the ADA portal before the deadline.
- Funding disbursed in installments tied to reporting milestones.
Tips / Common Mistakes
- Clearly show local-global relevance and societal impact
- Include measurable objectives and stakeholder participation plans
- Ensure realistic budgeting and capacity to manage the project
- Demonstrate inclusion of youth and disadvantaged groups
FAQs
- Who can apply? Organizations with capacity for professional, economic, and operational management of the project.
- When can projects start? From January 1, 2027; exceptional cases from Q4 2026.
- What is the maximum funding? Up to 90% of project costs; minimum EUR 150,000.
- How long can projects last? 3 years standard; up to 5 years in exceptional cases.
- Is applicant contribution required? Yes, at least 10% in cash, in-kind, or labor.
- What areas are funded? Learning, attention, operations, and knowledge initiatives.
- How is funding disbursed? In installments, tied to interim and final report reviews.
Conclusion
The ADA Global Learning Grants empower organizations to connect global challenges with local action, foster civic engagement, and promote sustainable, inclusive development education in Austria and beyond.
For more information, visit ADA.