LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
1. Introduction
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invites eligible organisations to submit proposals under the Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP).
The programme seeks to support the sustainable reintegration of Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom by strengthening reintegration pathways, improving access to opportunities and support, and building the capability of Albanian institutions to respond effectively to the needs of returnees.
The programme will be delivered through an Accountable Grant Agreement following a competitive Call for Proposals process.
Applicants should read this Invitation together with the accompanying Statement of Outcomes and application documentation.
2. Funding opportunity
Item
Detail
Funding mechanism
Accountable Grant Agreement
Total funding available
Up to £1.9 million
Grant duration
October 2026 to March 2029
Geographic focus
Albania
Primary beneficiaries
Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom
Number of awards
FCDO reserves the right to award one or more grants
Lead applicant eligibility
Not-for-profit organisations, civil society organisations, research institutions, international organisations and consortia
The final number and value of awards will depend on proposal quality, value for money and strategic fit.
3. Programme outcomes
Applicants should set out how their proposal contributes to the following outcomes:
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outcome 1: returnees achieve sustainable reintegration
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outcome 2: returnees access effective reintegration pathways
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outcome 3: Albanian institutions strengthen reintegration capability
Further information is provided in the accompanying statement of outcomes.
4. What we are Looking for
FCDO is seeking proposals that:
* support sustainable reintegration outcomes for returnees
* strengthen existing systems rather than creating parallel structures
* demonstrate a clear understanding of the Albanian context
* are evidence-based and adaptive
* deliver sustainable benefits beyond the grant period
* demonstrate strong value for money
* build effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders
Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative approaches that contribute to the programme outcomes.
5. Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
* be a legally registered organisation
* have appropriate financial management and governance arrangements
* demonstrate relevant organisational experience
* be capable of receiving and managing grant funding
* be able to comply with FCDO due diligence and safeguarding requirements
Consortia are permitted. Where a consortium applies, a lead organisation must be identified. FCDO strongly encourages applications involving local Albanian organisations and institutions.
6. Proposal requirements
Proposals should not exceed 10 pages excluding annexes and should include:
Technical proposal
Applicants should describe:
* understanding of the reintegration challenge
* proposed approach and theory of change
* how the proposal contributes to programme outcomes
* target beneficiaries and geographic focus
* partnerships and stakeholder engagement
* learning and adaptation approach
* sustainability strategy
* risk management and safeguarding arrangements
Budget
Applicants must submit a detailed budget using the FCDO grant budget template.
Budgets should clearly demonstrate how resources will contribute to outcomes and value for money.
Supporting information
Applicants should provide:
* organisational profiles
* consortium arrangements (where relevant)
* relevant organisational experience
* any additional information requested in the application template
7. Evaluation process
Proposals will be assessed by an evaluation panel against the following criteria:
Criterion
Weighting
Strategic Fit and Contribution to Outcomes
25%
Quality of Proposed Approach and Outcomes
25%
Value for Money (4Es)
20%
Feasibility and Deliverability & Organisational Capability and Partnerships
20%
Risk Management and Safeguarding
10%
Total
100%
All proposals will be scored using a 0 to 5 scoring scale and moderated by the evaluation panel.
8. Value for money
Applicants should demonstrate how their proposal delivers value for money through:
* economy: appropriate inputs secured at reasonable cost
* efficiency: effective use of resources
* effectiveness: likelihood of achieving outcomes
* equity: reaching those most in need
The budget narrative should clearly explain how value for money has been considered throughout the proposal.
9. Indicative timeline
Milestone
Date
Call for Proposals launched
17 August 2026
Proposal submission deadline
21 September 2026
Notification of outcome
2 October 2026
FCDO reserves the right to amend these dates and will communicate any changes to applicants.
10. Clarification questions
All clarification questions should be submitted in writing to:
British.EmbassyTirana@fcdo.gov.uk with [Clarifying Questions] The Albania Reintegration Partnership Programme - Call for Proposals in the subject title.
Responses will be shared with all applicants to ensure transparency and equal access to information. Applicants should not seek information from other FCDO staff concerning this opportunity.
11. How to submit
Applications must be submitted electronically to:
British.EmbassyTirana@fcdo.gov.uk with "[Submission] The Albania Reintegration Partnership Programme - Call for Proposals" in the subject title.
The submission should include:
* technical proposal
* completed budget template
* required annexes
Late submissions may not be considered.
12. Important information
This Call for Proposals is conducted in accordance with FCDO's Programme Operating Framework and Grants Standards.
FCDO does not undertake to award funding to any applicant and reserves the right to:
* award all, part or none of the available funding
* award funding to one or multiple organisations
* request clarification from applicants
* discontinue the competition at any stage
Successful applicants will be required to complete due diligence and enter into a grant agreement with FCDO.
13. Supporting documents
Reintegration project proposal form
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Statement of outcomes
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Activity based budget template
ODS, 10.2 KB
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Risk management template
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Results framework template
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Results framework template
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