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Overview of ERF, EIF & RF Overview of ERF, EIF & RF AP 2012AP 2012

2929thth August 2013 August 2013

Amanda BorgFunds and Programmes Division, MEAIM

General Programme Solidarity & Management of Migration Flows

European Return Fund (RF) . the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (EIF), European

Refugee Fund (ERF)Co-financing rate: 75% EU Fund; 25% Beneficiary Funds

Sustainable Management of Migration Flows

European Refugee Fund, European European Refugee Fund, European Return Fund, European Fund for the Return Fund, European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

3rd Call under Annual Programmes 2012

European Refugee Fund

European Refugee FundEuropean Refugee FundEligible Applicants –

Public Bodies charged with the welfare of the target group

Other public or private body (including local authorities), NGOs, and any other organisation with the capacity and mandate to undertake this action

European Refugee FundEuropean Refugee Fund

Target Groups –

Refugees

Persons enjoying subsidiary protection

Asylum Seekers

European Refugee FundEuropean Refugee Fund

Activity -

Continued provision of educational services

Budget: €100,000 (75% EU)

European Refugee FundEuropean Refugee Fund

Indicators –

Increase of educational services for asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection

Ongoing provision of language training courses in Maltese and English

Vocational and educational training opportunities for the target group

European Return Fund

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Eligible Applicants –

Public Entities, Public Sector Organisations, Voluntary Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations, Social Partners, Local Councils, private organisations and international organisations.

With respect to the European Return Fund the applicants need to work on migration.

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Target Groups –

Asylum Seekers who may choose to make a voluntary return;

Persons who have international protection who choose to make a voluntary return;

Persons who do not or no longer fulfil the conditions of entry or stay in a Member State and make use of voluntary return;

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Other Expected Grant Recipients–

Government and international organisations working in the field of migration

Public entities, social partners, voluntary organisations and international organisations

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Action 3 -

Improve cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States

Budget: € 133,000 (75% EU)

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Indicators –

Enhance relations in the area of return with EU Member States

Improve cooperation with at least 2 countries of origin

Strengthen relationships with transit countries

- A one day conference among authorities dealing with return matters, both from an administrative and operational point of view, would be key to strengthen such a co-operation

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Action 4 -

Project Cooperation between Malta and African countries to enhance migration diaologue

Budget: € 50,000 (75% EU)

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Indicators –

To achieve a total of 10 meetings throughout the Annual Programme

Enhance cooperation between entities at various levels

Possibility of formal/ informal co-operation agreement

Improving co-operation at various levels between Malta and African countries

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Target Groups –

Third-country nationals who are on the territory of a the Member State.

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Action 1 -

Improve the procedures for the preparation of admission procedures to ensure better integration process

Budget: €70,000(75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Activities–

Prepare admission procedures in consultation and cooperation with interested institutions and experts, to ensure better conditions for TCN’s integration.

Disseminate information to TCNs through various media

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Indicators –

Number of projects measures undertaken

Number and categories of the target group assisted or participating

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Action 3 -

Develop and improve programmes and activities to establish and maintain relations with specific groups of TCNs

Budget: €64,500(75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Activities–

Carry out previous studies on the best programmes and activities needed to suit the specific needs

Devise programmes and activities adapted to specific needs

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Indicators –

Number of projects measures undertaken

Number and categories of the target group assisted or participating

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Action 5 -

Training on intercultural competence, capacity strengthening and diversity management for policy makers and other persons working in the area pertinent to the objectives of the IF

Budget: €65,500(75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Activities–

Training on intercultural aspects to staff working in sectors of the public service who come in direct contact with TCNs

Diversity management to cater for TCNs specific needs.

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Indicators –

Number of projects measures undertaken

Number and categories of the target group assisted or participating

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Action 6 -

Policy Capacity building coordination and intellectual competence building in the member states across the different levels and departments of government

Budget: €70,000(75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Activities–

Support capacity building in the public service and sector at local and national level

Strengthen the coordination and information exchange between government entities

Promote intercultural awareness at various levels of top and middle management

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Indicators –

Number of projects measures undertaken

Number and categories of the target group assisted or participating

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

Visibility

Detailing the name of the project, the name of the Fund, the co - financing rates

Over €100,000 permanent plaque

More details can be found in the Manual of Procedures or the Visual identity Guidelines

Applications must be submitted by noon of the 6th September 2013 at the Funds and Programmes Division, Triq il-Kukkanja Santa Venera

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

The Application submitted must be complete

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

The Applicant and its partners shall be an eligible applicant (i.e. National public or local authorities, established non-governmental organisations (NGOs), public or private bodies, international organisations)

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

The Applicant and its partners must declare to implement the project respecting the non profit principle laid down in the basic act.

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

The proposed action has a duration that does not exceed the implementation period of the Annual programme 2012 that is the 30th June 2014.

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

The objectives of the proposed activities correspond to the relevant objectives defined in the Annual Programme.

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

Address at least one of the indicators in the relative key action of the ERF/RF/EIF Multi Annual Programme

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

Project remit in line with the mandate of the Beneficiary

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

The action does not involve state aid.

Eligibility Criteria:

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

- VAT Department

- State Aid Monitoring Board

Entities to Contact -

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

Application & Guidance NotesApplication & Guidance Notes

The Application and Guidance Notes to the application can be downloaded from the link below:

www.fpd.gov.mt

Thank you

General Programme Solidarity & Management of Migration Flows

European Refugee Fund (ERF), European Return Fund (RF) and the European Fund for the Integration of Third

Country Nationals (EIF)Co-financing rate: 75% EU Fund; 25% Beneficiary Funds

Sustainable Management of Migration Flows

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals