The Modern Slavery Fund Albania Programme 2026 to 2029 supports research-driven efforts to prevent and address modern slavery among Albanians, with a focus on institutional and community-based solutions.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates: July 27, 2026 (Clarification/questions deadline) | August 24, 2026 (Full proposal and financials deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total indicative programme value: £3.24 million across four lots; individual lot awards range from ~£547,500 to ~£1,181,250; project duration: ~30 months (Oct 2026–March 2029).
Summary: Supports anti-trafficking efforts in Albania and the UK by strengthening prevention, protection, and institutional responses to modern slavery.
Key Information: Separate proposals required per lot; consortia mandatory for Albania lots, single org or consortia for UK lot.
This funding opportunity aims to reduce vulnerability to human trafficking among Albanian nationals by investing in Albania’s institutions, communities, and civil society, as well as supporting UK-based activities. The programme targets prevention, identification and reintegration, and institutional development, with the goal of strengthening systems to address labour, criminal, and sexual exploitation. The initiative is structured into four lots: three focused on Albania and one on the UK, each with specific objectives and eligibility requirements.