Development cooperation
Through international cooperation, the Canton of Basel-Stadt promotes poverty reduction and the strengthening of sustainable development at a global level. Find out more about the principles of funding and how you can apply for funding for your project from 2026.
Principles of funding
With the entry into force of the new "Act on International Cooperation to Combat Poverty and Strengthen Sustainable Development (GIZA)", the Canton of Basel-Stadt's support will be expanded from 2026. By 2029, the funds will gradually increase to 0.7% of tax revenue – around CHF 19.5 million.
From 2026, non-profit organisations can apply for project and programme contributions for projects that – depending on the context – combine development cooperation, peacebuilding, humanitarian aid and human security in a complementary way. The content of the applications is assessed by the Commission for International Cooperation on the basis of recognised quality criteria: Impact-orientation, efficient use of funds, sustainability and transparency.
Further information on the eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and the procedure can be found here at the beginning of 2026. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date.
Reporting on projects already supported
The organisations receiving funding from the Canton of Basel-Stadt until the end of 2025 must submit an accountability report within three months of the end of the supported project phase to explain how they have used the funding. A new project application can only be submitted after this report.
Formal requirements
The following formal requirements must be met when reporting:
Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
Submission deadline | Three months after the end of the project phase supported by the Canton of Basel-Stadt. |
Accountability report | |
Submission of the accountability report | The accountability report must be submitted electronically via the online form, stating the following information: Contact details, information on the project and as an attachment: Accountability report (please use the template), detailed overview of budgeted and actual costs and financing (in Excel format). Accountability reports that reach us by email will not be considered. |
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