Call for Proposals: Albania Reintegration Partnership

Deadline: 21-Sep-2026

The Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP), funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), supports projects that help Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom achieve sustainable reintegration. Up to £1.9 million is available for not-for-profit organisations, civil society organisations, research institutions, international organisations, and consortia proposing evidence-based, sustainable, and locally relevant reintegration solutions. What Is the Albania Reintegration Partnership? The Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP) is a grant funding initiative established by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to support the sustainable reintegration of Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom. The programme seeks to strengthen reintegration pathways, improve access to services and economic opportunities, and help Albanian institutions respond effectively to the needs of people returning to Albania. The initiative places emphasis on approaches that create long-term reintegration outcomes rather than short-term assistance. What Does the Programme Aim to Achieve? The Albania Reintegration Partnership is intended to strengthen the systems and services available to returning Albanian nationals.

Key objectives include:

- Supporting sustainable social and economic reintegration. - Improving returnees’ access to relevant opportunities and support services. - Strengthening existing Albanian reintegration systems and institutions. - Improving the capacity of local organisations and institutions to respond to returnees’ needs. - Developing evidence-based and adaptable approaches to reintegration. - Building partnerships between international organisations, civil society, research institutions, and Albanian stakeholders. - Ensuring that programme benefits continue beyond the grant period. Why Does Sustainable Reintegration Matter? Returning to a country of origin can involve challenges related to employment, livelihoods, housing, social services, documentation, education, skills, and community integration. Sustainable reintegration therefore requires more than immediate assistance. Effective programmes should help returnees access longer-term opportunities while strengthening the institutions and community structures that support them. The ARP encourages applicants to develop solutions that address these challenges within the Albanian social, economic, and institutional context. What Funding Is Available? Up to £1.9 million is available through an Accountable Grant Agreement. The final number and size of awards will depend on: - Quality of submitted proposals. - Strategic alignment with the programme. - Value for money. - Feasibility and deliverability. - Organisational capacity. - Strength of partnerships. - Overall assessment of risks and expected results. Applicants should develop realistic budgets that clearly demonstrate how requested funding will contribute to sustainable reintegration outcomes. Who Is Eligible?

Eligible applicants may include:

- Not-for-profit organisations. - Civil society organisations. - Research institutions. - International organisations. - Consortia involving eligible organisations. Applicants must be legally registered and have appropriate systems for: - Financial management. - Governance. - Safeguarding. - Risk management. - Programme delivery. - Monitoring and reporting. Consortium Eligibility Consortia may apply where organisations combine relevant expertise and delivery capacity. A consortium must identify a lead organisation responsible for coordinating the proposal and meeting grant requirements. Applicants should demonstrate that consortium members have clearly defined roles and complementary capabilities. What Should Proposed Projects Focus On? Projects should address practical challenges affecting Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom. Potential areas of intervention may include: - Employment and livelihood opportunities. - Access to services. - Skills development. - Social and economic integration. - Institutional capacity building. - Referral and support systems. - Community-based reintegration. - Evidence generation and research. - Strengthening coordination between relevant stakeholders. The proposal should clearly explain the specific reintegration problem being addressed and why the proposed intervention is appropriate for the Albanian context. What Does FCDO Look for in Proposals? Strong proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of the operating environment in Albania.

Applicants should provide:

- Evidence supporting the identified problem. - Clearly defined beneficiaries and target groups. - A practical and evidence-based intervention. - Measurable expected outcomes. - Sustainable implementation mechanisms. - Strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders. - Appropriate monitoring and evaluation arrangements. - Realistic financial planning. - Clear risk-management measures. - Strong value for money. Applicants should also explain how their approach will strengthen existing systems rather than unnecessarily duplicate existing services. Importance of Local Partnerships Partnerships with Albanian organisations and institutions are an important component of the programme. Applicants should consider collaboration with relevant: - Local civil society organisations. - Albanian institutions. - Community organisations. - Service providers. - Research institutions. - Other stakeholders involved in reintegration. Local partnerships can help ensure that activities are culturally appropriate, responsive to actual needs, and capable of continuing after grant funding ends. How to Apply Applicants should prepare a comprehensive proposal addressing the programme’s objectives and assessment criteria.

Step 1: Understand the Reintegration Challenge

Clearly identify the barriers facing Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom. Use relevant evidence to d