Legally registered entities in an EU member state, Switzerland, or Norway and operating for over 18 months at the moment of the call for applications’ deadline. Entities may include, but are not limited to, diaspora organisations, civil society organisations, community-based organisations, associations and social enterprises.

The entity should be not-for-profit and should represent diasporas from countries listed in the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) regulation.

For complete applicant eligibility criteria, refer to the Application guidelines section “APPLICANT: Who can apply?”

The funding is for projects that focus their planned activities and results on directly benefitting the populations in the country of origin of the organisation applying.

Projects can last between 6 to 18 months and must end by 31 December 2026. The projects proposed should promote sustainable development in one or more of the following areas:

• Climate: Sustainable practices, renewable energy, conservation efforts, etc.
• Economy: Job creation, entrepreneurship, sustainable business, etc.
• Education: Skills development, vocational training, technical education, etc.
• Health: Healthcare access and quality, preventative care, etc.

For more details on project eligibility, see the Application guidelines section “PROJECT PROPOSAL: What is the funding for?”

A full application package (see below) must be submitted via the EUDiF website before 23:59 (Central European Time – CET) on 15 January 2025.

Complete details on how to prepare and submit the application package can be found in the Application guidelines section “APPLICATION PROCESS: How to apply”

The applications submitted will be examined and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee according to the criteria set out in the guidelines: relevance of the project, design, implementation approach, sustainability, budget and cost effectiveness, and the applicant’s operational and financial capacity. The Evaluation Committee is appointed by ICMPD and may request advice from the EU and other stakeholders where necessary. The process follows the below steps:

1. 1) Administrative and eligibility check
2. 2) Technical evaluation

For a detailed breakdown of the selection process and evaluation criteria, consult the Application guidelines section “EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS”.

Join us in an online information session for prospective applicants at 10:00 CET on 29 November 2024. Register here.

If you have questions about the call for applications, please fill out our clarifications form by 6 December 2024. ICMPD will provide clarifications by 13 December 2024 at the latest.