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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