Request for quotations for hiring of a seminar venue, equipment and provision of catering services - MEAE/FPD/123/2019
The Funds and Programmes Division within the Parliamentary Secretariat for EU Funds and Social Dialogue, Ministry for European Affairs and Equality as the Responsible Authority for the Internal Security Fund and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund is requesting quotations for:
1. hiring of a seminar venue and related equipment to hold a 2-day training seminar on the 19 and 20 November 2019
2. provision of catering services
The expenditure is eligible to be financed by the European Union from the Technical Assistance of the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund and the Internal Security Fund.
The specifications may be downloaded from here.
For clarifications and further information, please write to the Funds and Programmes Division on fpd.meae@gov.mt by 12:00 noon of Monday, 4 November 2019. Requests for clarifications and further information received after this date will be disregarded.
The deadline for receipt of quotations is Thursday, 7 November 2019 at 16:00 hrs. Quotations are to be submitted by email on fpd.meae@gov.mt
30th October 2019
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Request for Quotations for hiring of a venue and provision of catering services for ISF and AMIF Monitoring Committees to be held on 4 June 2019 - MEAE/FPD/025/2019
The Funds and Programmes Division within the Ministry for European Affairs and Equality as the Responsible Authority for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and Internal Security Fund is requesting quotations for the hiring of one meeting room as well as the provision of catering services for the 5th AMIF and ISF Monitoring Committee meetings to be held on Tuesday 4 June 2019.
The specifications may be downloaded from here.
Clarifications and further information may be requested by the calling Brendan Tanti on +356 22001179 or sending an email on brendan.a.tanti@gov.mt by 5.00 pm of Tuesday 7 May 2019. Any clarification requests after this deadline will not be considered.
Closing date for submission of quotations is Friday 10 May 2019 at 5.pm
26th March 2019
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Request for quotations for the Hiring of a seminar venue and equipment, provision of catering services and reservation of one hotel bedroom - MEAE/FPD/030/2018
The Funds and Programmes Division within the Parliamentary Secretariat for EU Funds and Social Dialogue, Ministry for European Affairs and Equality as the Responsible Authority for the Internal Security Fund is requesting quotations for:
1. hiring of a seminar venue and related equipment to hold a 2-day training seminar
2. provision of catering services, and
3. reservation of one hotel bedroom for single occupancy for 2 nights as accommodation for the seminar facilitator
Please click here to download the Request for Quotations
Quotations to be submitted by Friday 13 April 2018 at 12.00 noon
26th March 2018
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Open call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014 - 2020
The Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) as the Responsible Authority for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund has launched an open call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund on 26th May 2017.
The open call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund will focus on the following National Objectives:
National Objective – Asylum and Reception
Addressing the need for material aid and support services to be given to migrants, renovation works to be undertaken in open centres managed by NGOs and for the implementation of integration programmes amongst migrants aimed at providing them with tools on their better integration in the Maltese society.
Around €1,500,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
National Objective – Integration
Addressing the implementation of integration measures amongst Third Country Nationals aimed at providing them with language training and cultural orientation classes.
Around €1,200,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
Below Please find the documents that need to be downloaded and submitted in hard copy to the Funds and Programmes Division by noon of the 23rd of June 2017.
An information session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the 12th of June 2017. Interested parties should download the registration form and submit their request for registration to: (fpd.meaim@gov.mt) at their earliest.
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Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund CALL for PROPOSALS
Pre-announcement for calls for project proposals under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund 2014 - 2020
As the Responsible Authority for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) would like to pre-announce the launching of the ninth call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund by end of May 2017.
The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) 2014 – 2020 promotes the efficient management of migration flows as well as the implementation, strengthening and development of a common Union approach to asylum and immigration. The call for project proposals will target the National Objective for Asylum and Reception, through the implementation of integration measures meant to assist asylum seekers in their integration in our society, as well the provision material aid and assistance in the renovation of open centres run by NGOs. The Call will also target the National Objective for Integration, aimed at providing the necessary linguistic ability and cultural awareness to Third Country Nationals residing in Malta.
A total of €2,700,000.00 in EU Funds will be made available. The Responsible Authority reserves the right to revise the allocation according to the needs identified.
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Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020- 6th Call for Project Proposals
The Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) as the Responsible Authority for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, has launched the sixth call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund on 8th January 2017.
The open call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund will focus on the following National Objectives:
National Objective – Asylum and Reception
Addressing the need for renovation works to be undertaken in open centres managed by NGOs and for the implementation of integration programmes amongst migrants aimed at providing them with tools on their better integration in the Maltese society.
Around €1,000,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
National Objective – Integration
Addressing the implementation of integration measures amongst Third Country Nationals aimed at providing them with language training and cultural orientation classes.
Around €500,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
National Objective – Return
Addressing the organisation of Cooperation measures with third countries on return management.
Around €500,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
Below Please find the documents that need to be downloaded and submitted in hard copy to the Funds and Programmes Division by noon of Friday 3rd February 2017.
An information session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on Wednesday 18th of January 2017. Interested parties should download the below registration form and submit their request for registration to: (fpd.meaim@gov.mt) by Monday 16th of January, 2017.
Application Form for Reception/ Asylum Measures
Guidance note to Application Form for Reception/ Asylum Measures
Application Form for Integration Measures
Guidance note to Application Form for Integration Measures
Application Form for Return Measures
Guidance note to Application Form for Return Measures
Annexes to the Application Forms
Annex I – Log Frame
Annex II – Declaration by Partner Organisation
Annex III– Detailed Budget Breakdown
Annex IV – Time Scale
Annex V – VAT Form
Annex IX – Declaration Operational Grant
Annex XIV – Financial Identification form
Annex XV – Legal Entity Form
Information Session – 18th January 2017
Registration Form
Agenda
Presentations
8th January 2017
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Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund CALL for PROPOSALS
Pre-announcement for calls for project proposals under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund 2014 - 2020
As the Responsible Authority for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) would like to pre-announce the launching of the sixth call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund in 1st Quarter 2017.
The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) 2014 – 2020 promotes the efficient management of migration flows as well as the implementation, strengthening and development of a common Union approach to asylum and immigration. The calls for project proposals will target the National Objective for Asylum and Reception, which focuses on the renovation of open centres and the integration of asylum seekers. The Call will also target the National Objective for Integration, aimed at providing the necessary linguistic ability and cultural awareness to Third Country Nationals in order to ameliorate their integration in our society and will also cover Cooperation measures with third countries vis-à-vis return management as part of the National Objective for Return Measures.
A total of €2,000,000.00 in EU Funds will be made available. The Responsible Authority reserves the right to revise the allocation according to the needs identified.
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Request for Quotations for the Provision of Diaries together with artwork for the Year 2017 - MEAIM/FPD/097/2016
The Funds and Programmes Division within the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, Ministry of European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto is requesting quotes for Diaries together with artwork for the Year 2017
REF NO: MEAIM/FPD/097/2016
Please click here to download the Request for Quotations.
Clarifications and further information are to be sought until Tuesday 25th October 2016.
Request for quotations will be received by email on fpd.meaim@gov.mt until noon of Friday 28th October 2016. Late quotations will not be considered.
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Tender for the Provision of Energy Efficient Laptops, Docking Stations, Monitors and Tablets for the Funds and Programmes Division - MEAIM/FPD/004/2016
The Director General, Funds and Programmes Division, notifies that electronic tenders in respect of the following notice will be received up to 09:30am CET of Friday, 5th February 2016. Tenders are to be submitted online ONLY on: (https://www.etenders.gov.mt)
Tender documents are only obtainable from the Electronic Public Procurement System (https://www.etenders.gov.mt). Registration is required in order to submit offers: Maltese economic operators need to be in possession of their Organisation e-ID in order to log into this website. More information is available from the FAQ Section of the same website
Economic operators interested in participating in these current calls for tender are urged to take note of the workshops being organised by the Department of Contracts. During these workshops, simulations will be carried out so that economic operators familiarise themselves with compiling and submitting their tender online. More information is available in the tender document. These workshops are ONLY intended to economic operators that intend to submit an offer for these tenders.
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Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020- 1st Call for Project Proposals for Integration and Return Measures
The Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) as Responsible Authority for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund has launched an open call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund on 2nd November 2015.
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020
The open call for project proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund will focus on the following National Objectives:
National Objective – Integration
Addressing the implementation of integration measures amongst Third Country Nationals aimed at providing them with language training and cultural orientation classes.
Around €556,488 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
National Objective – Return
Addressing the implementation of Voluntary Return Measures together with re-integration assistance.
Around €937,500 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
Below Please find the documents that need to be downloaded and submitted in hard copy to the Funds and Programmes Division by noon of the 27th of November2015.
An information session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the 11th of November 2015. Interested parties should download the below registration form and submit their request for registration to: (fpd.meaim@gov.mt) by Friday 6th of November, 2015.
Annexes to the Application Forms
Annex II – Financial Identification form
Annex III – Declaration by Partner Organisation
Information Session - 11th November 2015
2nd November 2015
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Pre-announcement for calls for project proposals under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020
For More Information click here
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e-tender - International Conference for Responsible Authorities 2015 - MEAIM/FPD/026/2015
The Funds and Programmes Division has issued a Call for Tenders: MEAIM/FPD/026/2015 International Conference for Responsible Authorities 2015. Calls will be received until August 26 2015. A clarification Meeting will be held at the FPD premises on August 5 2015 at 1000hrs. Further details may be found in the tender dossier available from www.etenders.gov.mt/
The scope of this tender is the Organisation of an International Conference for SOLID Funds Responsible Authorities including the arrangement of Accommodation, Airport transfers, Conference facilities, Local transport, Cultural events, Food and beverages, Air/sea travel for all foreign participants (as needed).
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Request for Quotations for the Design and Provision of Promotional items for the Funds and Programmes Division- MEAIM/FPD/14/0845
Request for Quotations Please click here
5th September 2014
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Call for Quotations - Notte Bianca Exhibition Stand- MEAIM/023/2014
RFQ no. MEAIM/023/2014 - Call for quotations for the Provision of external and internal lighting, design and installation of a banner and the design, rental, delivery, set-up and dismantling of an exhibition stand for European funds 2007-2013 for Notte Bianca 2014 at the Ministry for European affairs and the Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, Auberge D’Aragon.
Please find the Request for Quotations here. 5th September 2014
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Request for Quotations to develop a Coloured Three Gate Leaflet
The Funds and Programmes Division, within the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds at the Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, in its capacity as the Responsible Authority for the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows is seeking quotations for a three gate leaflet.
Interested parties should submit their quotations by email to fpd.meaim@gov.mt or by hand at Administration, Funds and Programmes Division, Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, Triq il-Kukkanja, Santa Venera SVR 1411. The deadline for quotation submission is by no later than 12th September 2014, noon. Quotations received after this closing date cannot be considered.
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Provision Facilities and Catering Services to hold a half day training seminar on the 30th and 31st October 2014 for the staff of the Responsible Authority, Solid Funds 2007-2013 and 2014-2020
The Funds and Programmes Division within the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, Ministry of European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, notifies that:-
Signed quotations will be received either by email on (fpd.meaim@gov.mt) or deposited in the Quotations Box at this Office in Triq il-Kukkanja, Santa Venera until noon of Thursday 28th August 2014, for:-
Advt. No. TA 55. Provision facilities and catering services to hold a half day training seminar on the 30th and 31st October 2014 for the staff of the Responsible Authority, SOLID Funds 2007-2013 and 2014-2020.
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Request for quotation (37): Hiring of a Conference Room and Refreshments - Seminar for Beneficiaries
The Funds and Programmes Division within the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, Ministry of European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, as Responsible Authority for the Four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity & Management of Migration Flows will be organising a half-day seminar for beneficiaries on the implementation of projects under the External Borders Fund (EBF); European Return Fund (RF); European Refugee Fund (ERF) and the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals (IF). The Seminar will be held on the 18th July, 2014 at 08.30am-1.30pm.
Signed Quotations are to be submitted by Noon, Friday 20th June 2014, in person in a sealed envelope and deposited in the Quotations Box placed at the administration area of the Funds and Programmes Division, Triq il-Kukkanja, Santa Venera. Quotations can also be submitted electronically, by means of an email on the following email address: fpd.meaim@gov.mt Clarifications and further information are to be sought by, Friday 13th June 2014 at Noon, on fpd.meaim@gov.mt.
Document to be downloaded from here
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Open call for project proposals under Annual Programme 2013
European Return Fund (RF)
The Funds and Programmes Division designated as Responsible Authority for the four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows 2007 – 2013 launched a call for project proposals under the European Return Fund on the 27th October 2013.
The call for project proposals under AP 2013 will focus on the following Priority Axes 1 & 3:
Priority Axis 1 – Support for the Development of a Strategic Approach to Return Management by Member States
Action 1: Continuing the implementation of assisted voluntary return (AVR) programmes
Priority Axis 3 - Support for Specific Innovative (Inter)-national Tools for Return Management
Action 3 – Improvement of cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States
Around € 390,477 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The RF is targeted to all third-country nationals who have not received a final negative decision in relation to their request for international protection and all those who enjoy a form of international protection who may choose to make use of voluntary return. As well as all other third-county nationals who do not or no longer fulfil the conditions for entry and/or stay in a Member State.
Information Session
An Information Session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the 13th November 2013. Interested parties should submit their request for registration from the below documents by Friday 8th of November, 2013. Deadline for the submission of proposals is Friday, 6th December, 2013 at noon.
Application Form
Guidance Note to Application Form
Annexes to the Application Form
Annex I- Log Frame
Annex II- Financial Identification and Bank Details
Annex III- Declaration by Partner Organisation
Annex IV- Detailed Budget Breakdown
Annex V- Legal Entity Form
Annex VI- VAT Form
Annex VII- Declaration Operational Grant
Information Session- 13th November 2013
Registration Form
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European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (IF)
The Funds and Programmes Division designated as Responsible Authority for the four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows 2007 – 2013 launched a call for project proposals under the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals on the 11th September 2013. Deadline for submission is noon, Friday, 25th October, 2013.
The call for project proposals under AP 2013 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Implementation of the events proposed for the purpose of introduction of ‘Common basic principles of policy of integration of immigrants in the EU’ in practice
Action 1: Improvement of procedures for preparation of admission procedure to ensure better integration process
Action 2: Development and improvement of programmes and activities for introduction of newly arrived third-country nationals to the Maltese society and knowledge about Malta
Priority Axis 2 – Elaboration of indicators and methodologies of evaluation for appraisal of progress, adjustment of policies and measures and facilitation of coordination of comparative learning
Action 5: Creation and Implementation of the systems dedicated to collect and analyze information on the needs of various categories of third-country nationals
Priority Axis 3 – Building capacities within policy, coordination and building intercultural knowledge on various levels and governmental departments
Action 6: Training on the intercultural competence, capacity strengthening and diversity management for policy makers, servants and other persons working in the areas pertinent to the objectives of the IF.
Action 7: Creation and Improvement of the systems for cooperation, co-ordination and maintenance of relations of competent institutions and other interested parties
Priority Axis 4 – Exchange of experience, verified procedures and information in the field of integration among member states
Action 8: Seminars, workshops & conferences to share best practices on an international platform
Around €360,999 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The IF is targeted at third-country nationals who are residing legally on the territory of a third country and who are complying with specific pre-departure measures and/or conditions set out in national law.
Information Session
An information session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the 9th October 2013. Interested parties should submit their request for registration from the documents below.
Deadline for submission of registration form is on the 7th October, 2013.
The documentation relating to these call can be downloaded from here:
Annexes to the Application Forms:
Information Session - 9th October 2013
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Consultation with NGOs
The Responsible Authority within the Funds and Programmes together with the Management Efficiency Unit is currently drafting the necessary operational programmes. In view of this all stakeholders are encouraged to send their feedback on
fpd.meaim@gov.mt by the 23rd September 2013.
Deadline extended to Wednesday 2nd October 2013.
A template to submit your feedback/proposed actions is available from
here.
Public Consultation with NGO's Presentations- 9th September 2013
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IF,RF,ERF call for Proposals
Open calls for project proposals under Annual Programme 2012 European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (IF), European Return Fund (RF), and European Refgee Fund (ERF)
The Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) designated as Responsible Authority for the four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows 2007 – 2013 launched a call for project proposals under the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals, the European Return Fund and the European Refugee Fund on the 19th August 2013. Deadline for submission is noon, 6th September 2013.
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European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals (IF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2012 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Implementation of the events proposed for the purpose of introduction of 'Common basic principles of policy of integration of immigrants in the EU' in practice
Action 1: Improvement of procedures for preparation of admission procedure to ensure better integration process
Action 3: Development and improvement of programmes and activities to establish and maintain relations with specific groups of third-country nationals
Priority Axis 3 – Building capacities within policy, coordination and building intercultural knowledge on various levels and governmental departments
Action 5: Training on the intercultural competence, capacity strengthening and diversity management for policy makers, servants and other persons working in the areas pertinent to the objectives of the IF.
Action 6: Policy capacity building, coordination and intercultural competence building in the Member States across the different levels and departments of government
Priority Axis 4 – Exchange of experience, verified procedures and information in the field of integration among member states
Action 7: Seminars, workshops & conferences to share best practices on an international platform
Around €310,000 (EU 75% co-financing) is beign allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The IF is targeted at third-country nationals who are residing legally on the territory of a third country and who are complying with specific pre-departure measures and/or conditions set out in national law.
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European Return Fund (RF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2012 will focus on the following Priority Axes:
Priority Axis 3 – Support for Specific Innovative (Inter)-national Tools for Return Management
Action 3: Improvement of cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States
Action 4: Project Co-operation between Malta and African countries to enhance migration dialogue and developments
Around € 183,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The RF is targeted to all third-country nationals who have not received a final negative decision in relation to their request for international protection and all those who enjoy a form of international protection who may choose to make use of voluntary return. As well as all other third-county nationals who do not or no longer fulfil the conditions for entry and/or stay in a Member State.
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European Refugee Fund (ERF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2012 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Implementation of the principles and measures set in the Community Acquis in the field of asylum, including those related to integration objectives
Action 2: Integration
Activity 5: Continued provision of educational services
Around €100,000 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The ERF is targeted to third-country nationals or stateless persons who have the status or have applied for the status of refugee/for subsidiary protection or enjoy temporary protection or are being or have been resettled in Malta.
Information Session
An information session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the 29th August 2013. Interested parties should submit their request for registration from the below documents.
Deadline for submission of registration form is on the 27th August, 2013.
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The documentation relating to these call can be downloaded from here:
Annexes to the Application Forms:
Information Session- 29th August 2013
Presentations-Information Session
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Call for Proposals 2013 Annual Programme (AP)
Open calls for project proposals
The Funds and Programmes Division (MEAIM) designated as Responsible Authority for the four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows 2007 – 2013 launched calls for project proposals under the European Refugee Fund, European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals and European Return Fund on the 3rd May 2013.
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European Refugee Fund (ERF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2013 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Implementation of the Pronciples and measures set in the Cmmunity Acquis in the field of asylum, including those related to integration objectives
Action 1: Reception Conditions & Asylum Procedures
Activity 1: Increasing capacity & renovation of accommodation facilities
Activity 2: Provision of material aid in the centres
Activity 3: Continued provision of medical care
Activity 4: Enhancement of assistance provided to vulnerable persons
Action 2: Integration
Continued provision of educational services
Around € 876,980.00 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The ERF is targeted to third-country nationals or stateless persons who have the status or have applied for the status of refugee/subsidiary protection, enjoy temporary protection or are being/have been resettled in Malta.
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European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (IF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2013 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – The implementation of the events proposed for the purpose of introduction of ‘Common Basic Principles for policy of integration of immigrants in the EU’ in practice
Action 1: Improvement of procedures for preparation of admission procedure to ensure better integration process
Action 2: Development and improvement of programmes and activities for introduction of newly arrived third-country nationals to the Maltese society and knowledge about Malta
Action 3: Development and improvement of programmes and activities to establish and maintain relations with specific groups of third-country nationals
Action 4: Development and Improvement of the programmes and activities to provide consultations and information to third-country nationals in creating more favourable opportunities for them to use public and private services.
Priority Axis 2 – Elaboration of indicators and methodologies of evaluation for appraisal of progress, adjustment of policies and measures and facilitation of coordination of comparative learning
Action 5: Creation and Implementation of the systems dedicated to collect and analyze information on the needs of various categories of third-country nationals
Priority Axis 3 – Building capacities within policy, coordination and building intercultural knowledge on various levels and governmental departments
Action 6: Training on the intercultural competence, capacity strengthening and diversity management for policy makers, servants and other persons working in the areas pertinent to the objectives of the IF.
Action 7: Creation and Improvement of the systems for cooperation, co-ordination and maintenance of relations of competent institutions and other interested parties
Priority Axis 4 – Exchange of experience, verified procedures and information in the field of integration among member states
Action 8: Seminars, workshops & conferences to share best practices on an international platform
Around €555,999.00 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The IF is targeted at third-country nationals who are residing legally on the territory of a Member State and who are complying with specific pre-departure measures and/or conditions set out in national law.
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European Return Fund (RF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2013 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Support for the Development of a Strategic Approach to Return Management by Member States
Action 1: Continuing the implementation of assisted voluntary return (AVR) programmes
Priority Axis 3 – Support for Specific Innovative (Inter) national Tools for Return Management
Action 3: Improvement of cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States
Around €390,477.00 (EU 75% co-financing) will be allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The RF is targeted to all third-country nationals who have not received a final negative decision in relation to their request for international protection and all those who enjoy a form of international protection who may choose to make use of voluntary return. As well as all other third-county nationals who do not or no longer fulfil the conditions for entry and/or stay in a Member State.
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The documentation relating to these call can be downloaded from here:
Other Supporting Documents for all three Funds
Information Session- 14th May 2013
Presentations-Information Session
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ERF 10th Call for Proposals
Open call for Project Proposals under Annual Programme 2012 European Refugee Fund (ERF)
The Funds and Programmes Division (OPM) designated as Responsible Authority for the four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows 2007 - 2013 issued a second call for project proposals under the European Refugee Fund on the 14th February 2013. The call will close at noon, 28th March, 2013.
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European Refugee Fund (ERF)
The Call for Project Proposals under AP 2012 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Implementation of the principles and measures set in the Community Acquis in the field of asylum, including those related to integration objectives
Action 1: Reception Conditions & Asylum Procedures
Activity 2: Provision of material aid in the centres
Around €197,509 (EU 75% co-financing) is being allocated to this Activity. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
Action 2: Integration
Activity 5: Continued provision of educational services
Around €126,066 (EU 75% co-financing) is being allocated to this Activity. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The ERF is targeted to third-country nationals or stateless persons who have the status or have applied for the status of refugee/subsidiary protection, enjoy temporary protection or are being/have been resettled in Malta.
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The documentation relating to this call can be downloaded from here:
Other Supporting Documents
Information Session
An Information Session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the 28th February 2013. Interested parties should download the registration form and submit it for registration at
fpd.opm@gov.mt by
26th February, 2013.
Registration form for the Information Session
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Documents of the Information Session
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IF 10th Call for Proposals and RF 8th CALL for Proposals
Open calls for project proposals under Annual Programmes 2012 European Return Fund (RF) and European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (IF)
The Funds and Programmes Division (OPM) designated as Responsible Authority for the four Funds under the General Programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows 2007 – 2013 issued a call for project proposals under the European Return Fund and the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals on 8th January 2013. The call will close at noon, 19th February, 2013.
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European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals (IF)
The call for project proposals under AP 2012 will focus on the following Priority Axis:
Priority Axis 1 – Implementation of the events proposed for the purpose of introduction of 'Common basic principles of policy of integration of immigrants in the EU' in practice
Action 1: Improvement of procedures for preparation of admission procedure to ensure better integration process
Action 3: Development and improvement of programmes and activities to establish and maintain relations with specific groups of third-country nationals
Priority Axis 3 – Building capacities within policy, coordination and building intercultural knowledge on various levels and governmental departments
Action 5: Training on the intercultural competence, capacity strengthening and diversity management for policy makers, servants and other persons working in the areas pertinent to the objectives of the IF.
Action 6: Policy capacity building, coordination and intercultural competence building in the Member States across the different levels and departments of government
Priority Axis 4 – Exchange of experience, verified procedures and information in the field of integration among member states
Action 7: Seminars, workshops & conferences to share best practices on an international platform
Around €310,000 (EU 75% co-financing) is beign allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The IF is targeted at third-country nationals who are residing legally on the territory of a third country and who are complying with specific pre-departure measures and/or conditions set out in national law.
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European Return Fund
The call for project proposals under AP 2012 will focus on the following Priority Axes:
Priority Axis 3 – Support for Specific Innovative (Inter)-national Tools for Return Management
Action 3: Improvement of cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States
Action 4: Project Co-operation between Malta and African countries to enhance migration dialogue and developments
Around € 191,403 (EU 75% co-financing) is beign allocated to the call. Beneficiaries need to contribute to 25% of eligible expenditure and any ineligible costs.
The RF is targeted to all third-country nationals who have not received a final negative decision in relation to their request for international protection and all those who enjoy a form of international protection who may choose to make use of voluntary return. As well as all other third-county nationals who do not or no longer fulfil the conditions for entry and/or stay in a Member State.
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The documentation relating to this call can be downloaded from here:
Other Supporting Documents applicable to both Funds:
Information Session
An information session to assist applicants to compile their proposals will be organised on the
29th January, 2013. Interested parties should download the registration form and submit it for registration at
fpd.opm@gov.mt by the
24th of January, 2013.