Butrint community grants scheme opens applications

TIRANA, August 14 – Butrint hosted the first information session on the Community Grants Scheme, an initiative of the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) and the Butrint Management Foundation (BMF).

The scheme supports new initiatives and existing projects that aim to create a positive impact in the local community. Individuals, local businesses and non-profit organisations operating or living in the Butrint area can apply.

Meanwhile, the initiative aims to encourage community involvement and support projects that contribute to the area’s social, economic and cultural development.

Applications remain open until October 15, 2026. Successful applicants can receive grants of up to $20,000.

The call covers Vrina, Shëndëlli, Xarra, Çiflik and Mursi. It also includes other rural areas bordering Butrint National Park. The Integrated Management Plan identifies these areas as priorities for economic, social and tourism development.

/a.p./

The post Butrint community grants scheme opens applications appeared first on RTSH English.

Original post Here

News
Nufi attends Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Defence Ministers’ meeting in Venice

Defence ministers from six Adriatic and Ionian countries met in Venice to discuss stronger regional cooperation in defence and security. The participating countries were Albania, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. The ministers focused on the increasingly complex strategic environment. They also discussed ways to strengthen regional coordination and joint …

News
Academy of Sciences marks 135th anniversary of Osman Myderrizi’s birth with scholarly memorial event

The Academy of Sciences of Albania held a scholarly memorial event to mark the 135th anniversary of the birth of Osman Myderrizi. The event focused on his life, work and contributions to linguistics, literature, history and Albanian national culture. The Academy’s Permanent Commission on Linguistics and Literature organized the event. …

News
Albania–Türkiye selects five joint research projects for funding

Five joint scientific research projects between Albanian and Turkish universities have been selected for funding under the 2026–2028 Albania–Türkiye Bilateral Call. The projects will give new impetus to cooperation in scientific research and innovation. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced that the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (AKKSHI) and …