🚨 Welcome to the third episode of Access Europe’s #FundingFriday series! 🚨

Twice a month, we’ll be breaking down an EU funding programme, helping you to understand its objectives, who can apply, the application process, the National Contact Point and some examples of successful projects.  

This week’s spotlight: The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), the EU’s key funding programme for asylum, migration and integration.

Objectives:

AMIF aims to further boost national capacities and improve procedures for migration management, as well as to enhance solidarity and responsibility sharing between Member States.

AMIF aims to:

• Strengthen and develop all aspects of the common European asylum system.

• Support legal migration to the Member States, including by contributing to the integration of third-country nationals.

• Enhance solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States, in particular towards those most affected by migration and asylum challenges.

• Contribute to countering irregular migration and ensuring effectiveness of return and readmission in third countries

Who can apply?

• Non-governmental organisations

• Humanitarian organisations

• Local public bodies

• Education and research organisations

• State and federal authorities

• Private and public law companies  

Application Process

1. Explore Access Europe’s EU Funding Guide and Open EU Funds  
2. Develop your project idea — we recommend drafting a concept note to share with potential partners.
3. Contact us at Access Europe for guidance or support. We offer training and tailored resources to help you prepare.  
4. Get in touch with the National Contact Point for AMIF - the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

5. Submit your project proposal!  

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National Contact Point

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

The Funds Administration Unit of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is the responsible authority for AMIF in Ireland. Contact them at amif@equality.gov.ie.

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Successful Projects

COALESCE – Immigrant Council of Ireland

The Coalesce project was a 2 year-long initiative starting October 2020 between 9 organisations across the EU. It is an evolution of the Immigrant Council's previous project called ASSIST The Coalesce project works to support victims of trafficking who are usually migrant women by providing gender-specific supports in psycho-social, legal and economic matters.

📩 Need more info?

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Contact our team at europe@wheel.ie – we’re here to help!

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