In response to these needs, and under support from the U.S. Agency for International Development, Partners and Partners-Albania jointly designed a unique Grants Program that provides financial and technical support to NGOs that serve underprivileged communities throughout the country. Through the Grants Program and subsequent technical assistance tailored to the specific needs of the grantees, Partners-Albania’s impact on strengthening the third sector has been far reaching. Staff worked with each organization to design project implementation plans, provided trainings and technical assistance in project and financial management, and followed up with detailed evaluation of project outcomes. Partners also mobilized experts from its international partnership of Centers to develop and deliver trainings in specific areas.