Individual grants range from €100,000 to €150,000. Applications due May 1, 2026. Info session on April 16.
The second Call for Proposals under the MMD Grant Facility has officially launched, offering €600,000 in total funding for projects that advance the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue.
If your organization works on migration governance, policy research, diaspora engagement, or the intersection of migration with climate, gender, or health, this funding could be your opportunity. Individual grants range from €100,000 to €150,000, with financing of up to 100% of eligible costs where duly justified.
The deadline is fast approaching: May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time.
What Is the MMD Grant Facility?
The Grant Facility is funded by DG INTPA (the European Commission’s department for international partnerships) under the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue (MMD) Support Programme. It supports civil society organizations and non-state actors working to operationalize migration dialogues between Africa and Europe.
The first call supported a range of projects in 2025. Now the second call opens, focusing more sharply on short-term, high-impact actions that you can complete within six months.
Scope of Projects: What You Can Propose
Eligible actions must contribute to one or both of the following:
Operationalize Migration and Mobility Dialogues – specifically, the Rabat Process, the Khartoum Process, and the Cairo-to-Cairo (C2CMMD) Dialogue. These are the key intergovernmental frameworks for migration cooperation between Africa and Europe. Your project should help make these dialogues more effective, inclusive, or action-oriented.
Generate knowledge, research, and policy inputs :This could include studies, policy briefs, data collection, analysis, or other evidence-based outputs that inform migration governance.
Your project must align with one or more Joint Valletta Action Plan (JVAP) priority domains or address transversal themes such as:
- Climate migration
- Migration and gender
- Migration and health
Geographic scope: Projects can be implemented in up to three countries, with at least one African Union Member State. Activities may also take place in the EU when targeting diaspora communities.
Duration: Maximum six months. Actions must be completed by March 1, 2027. This is a short-term, fast-implementation grant.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
The call is open to civil society organizations and non-state actors operating on a non-profit basis, including:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Diaspora organizations
- Social enterprises
- Universities and research centres
- Other non-profit entities
Lead applicants must:
- Be established for at least two years
- Be registered in an African Union Member State OR an EU Member State
Co-applicant requirements:
- If the lead applicant is EU-based: A co-applicant based in an AU Member State is mandatory, unless the lead applicant is a diaspora organization.
- If the lead applicant is AU-based: No co-applicant is required (but you may include one if you wish).
- You may also include affiliated entities in your application.
Important restriction: Organizations that received a grant (as lead or co-applicant) under the first Call for Proposals of the MMD Grant Facility are not eligible to apply for this second call.
One application per organization: Each organization may participate in only one application under this Call, whether as lead applicant, co-applicant, or affiliated entity.
Funding Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Total budget | €600,000 |
| Individual grant range | €100,000 – €150,000 |
| Co-financing rate | Up to 100% of eligible costs (where duly justified) |
| Maximum duration | 6 months |
| Completion deadline | March 1, 2027 |
Application Process: Step by Step.
Step 1: Review the guidelines
Read the full Call for Proposals guidelines carefully before starting your application. They contain detailed eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and required documentation.
Step 2: Register for the info session (optional but highly recommended)
An information session will take place on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 Vienna time. The registration link will be made available on the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform shortly. This is your chance to ask questions and understand what evaluators are looking for.
Step 3: Submit questions by April 23
Questions can be submitted via the platform until April 23, 2026.
Step 4: Prepare and submit your application
Applications must be submitted via the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform at:
https://intendhost.co.uk/icmpd/aspx/Tenders/Appraisal
Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time.
No late submissions will be accepted.
What Makes a Competitive Proposal?
While the full evaluation criteria are detailed in the guidelines, successful proposals typically:
- Clearly demonstrate alignment with the Rabat, Khartoum, or Cairo-to-Cairo Dialogues
- Address a concrete gap in migration governance or knowledge
- Show how project outputs will be used by policymakers or practitioners
- Include a realistic, fast-paced plan for the six-month implementation period
- Demonstrate strong partnership structures, especially the AU-EU collaboration
- Include measurable outcomes and deliverables
Given the short duration (six months), proposals that try to do too much will likely fail. Focus on a specific, achievable objective.
Timeline at a Glance.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Call launched | April 7, 2026 |
| Info session | April 16, 2026 (10:00 Vienna time) |
| Deadline for questions | April 23, 2026 |
| Application deadline | May 1, 2026 (17:00 Vienna time) |
| Project completion deadline | March 1, 2027 |
Why This Matters: Migration Dialogues in Action.
The Rabat, Khartoum, and Cairo-to-Cairo Dialogues are the primary frameworks for migration cooperation between Africa and Europe. But dialogues alone do not create change. They need evidence, ideas, and action from civil society to become real.
The MMD Grant Facility funds exactly that: projects that turn high-level political commitments into on-the-ground knowledge, policy inputs, and operational cooperation.
If your organization has expertise in migration governance, diaspora engagement, or the intersection of migration with climate, gender, or health and you can deliver a concrete output within six months—this call is for you.
Quick Summary for Busy Applicants
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Total funding | €600,000 |
| Grant range | €100,000 – €150,000 |
| Who can apply? | Non-profit CSOs, NGOs, diaspora orgs, universities, research centres |
| Lead applicant requirements | Established 2+ years, registered in AU or EU |
| Co-applicant rule | EU leads need an AU co-applicant (unless diaspora org); AU leads do not require a co-applicant |
| Geographic scope | Up to 3 countries, at least one AU member; EU activities allowed for diaspora focus |
| Duration | Max 6 months (complete by March 1, 2027) |
| Previous grantees | Not eligible (first call recipients cannot apply) |
| One application per org | Yes (as lead, co-applicant, or affiliate) |
| Apply by | May 1, 2026, 17:00 Vienna time |
| Apply here | ICMPD Electronic Application Platform |
| Info session | April 16, 2026, 10:00 Vienna time (registration on platform) |
| Questions deadline | April 23, 2026 (via platform) |
Pro Tips for a Strong Application
Attend the info session. The April 16 session is your best chance to understand the evaluators’ priorities. Register early through the platform.
Read the first call’s results. The recently published Annual Retrospective (mentioned in the announcement) highlights key milestones from projects supported in 2025. Study it. What worked? What types of projects were funded? Use that intelligence.
Keep it focused. You have only six months. Do not propose a sprawling, multi-country, multi-theme project. Pick one concrete objective and deliver it well.
Show the AU-EU connection. If you are an EU-based lead, your AU co-applicant must be more than a name on paper. Demonstrate a genuine, active partnership.
Budget realistically. You can request up to 100% financing, but you must justify why full funding is necessary. Be transparent and detailed.
Submit early, not on the deadline. Technical glitches happen. The platform may be overloaded on May 1. Submit at least a few days early.
Questions?
Questions can be submitted via the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform until April 23, 2026.
For general information, review the official Call for Proposals guidelines available on the platform.
