Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

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The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) provides funding for actions in the field of asylum, legal migration and integration, return and countering irregular migration.

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AMIF at a Glance

AMIF funds projects delivered by organisations working directly with refugees, asylum seekers, or migrants or in migration/integration policy and support
There is AMIF funding administered by the Irish government for national projects and AMIF funding administered by the European Commission which funds projects with transnational consortia
AMIF is very competitive so previous EU funding experience is recommended

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Aims & Objectives

AMIF aims to:

strengthen and develop all aspects of the common European asylum system, including its international dimension
strengthen and develop legal migration to the Member States
contribute to the effective integration and social inclusion of third country nationals
counter irregular migration enhancing effective, safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as effective initial reintegration in third countries
enhance solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States

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What does it fund?

‍AMIF funds actions which:

contribute to strengthening the Common European Asylum System
strengthen and develop legal migration to the Member States in line with their economic and social needs
support the effective integration and social inclusion of third country nationals
contribute to the fight against irregular migration

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Who can apply?

State and federal authorities
Local public bodies
Non-governmental organisations
Humanitarian organisations
Private and public law companies
Education and research organisations

Especially organisations that work directly with or provide support to:

Third Country Nationals (Citizens of non-EU countries who are legally resident in Ireland)
Refugees
Eligible Asylum Seekers

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Why does the EU fund human rights, justice, and equality?

Read more about EU policy on the topic of Human rights, justice, and equality‍

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Budget

The programme has a total budget of €9.9 billion for 2021-2027.

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Project Example

H:OUSE – Housing: to Overcome Unstable Situations in Europe

‍Doras is a partner in the AMIF-funded project “H:OUSE – Housing: to Overcome Unstable Situations in Europe.” Delivered by 9 partners in 6 EU countries, the aim of H:OUSE is to build a European network to support businesses, local communities and local governments to implement Community Sponsorship as a model of resettling refugee families in each country. Visit the H:OUSE website to learn more.