overview of erf, eif & rf ap 2013 14 th may 2013

Overview of ERF, EIF & RF Overview of ERF, EIF & RF AP 2013AP 2013

1414thth May 2013 May 2013

Amanda BorgFunds and Programmes Division, MEAIM

General Programme Solidarity & Management of Migration Flows

European Return Fund (RF) . the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals (EIF), European

Refugee Fund (ERF)Co-financing rate: 75% EU Fund; 25% Beneficiary Funds

Sustainable Management of Migration Flows

European Refugee Fund, European European Refugee Fund, European Return Fund, European Fund for the Return Fund, European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

First Call under Annual Programmes 2013

European Refugee FundEuropean Refugee FundEligible Applicants –

Public Bodies charged with the welfare of the target group

Other public or private body (including local authorities), NGOs, and any other organisation with the capacity and mandate to undertake this action

European Refugee FundEuropean Refugee Fund

Target Groups –

Refugees

Persons enjoying subsidiary protection

Asylum Seekers


Activities -

Increase Accommodation Capacity

Renovate Accommodation Facilities

Budget: €304,980 (75% EU)


Indicators -

Improvement of accommodation facilities through renovation

Improvement of services provided in these accommodation centres

Improved safety in accommodation facilities


Activities -

Provision of Material Aid in the centres

- Such as bed sheets, pillows, blankets, food, medical care

Budget: €437,000 (75% EU)


Indicators -

Continuous supply of food and other necessities

Improved standard of living within the accommodation centres through the provision of material and medical resources


Activities -

Continued provision of medical care

Budget: €45,000 (75% EU)


Indicators -Increase of medical provision and

suppliesIn-house medical services offered in

accommodation centresImprovement of the medical services

offered to asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection

Specialised support to asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection.


Activities -

Enhancement of assistance provided to vulnerable persons

Budget: €45,000 (75% EU)


Indicators -Improving the existing psycho-social

services offered to vulnerable asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection

Setting up of child care centres for the children of residents living in open centres and unaccompanied minors


Activities -

Continued provision of educational services and cultural orientation classes

Budget: €45,000 (75% EU)


Indicators –

Increase of educational services for asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection

Ongoing provision of language training courses in Maltese and English

Vocational and educational training opportunities for the target group

European Return FundEuropean Return Fund

Eligible Applicants –

Public Entities, Public Sector Organisations, Voluntary Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations, Social Partners, Local Councils, private organisations and international organisations.

With respect to the European Return Fund the applicants need to work on migration.


Target Groups –

Asylum Seekers who may choose to make a voluntary return;

Persons who have international protection who choose to make a voluntary return;

Persons who do not or no longer fulfil the conditions of entry or stay in a Member State and make use of voluntary return;


Other Expected Grant Recipients–

Government and international organisations working in the field of migration

Public entities, social partners, voluntary organisations and international organisations


Action 1 -

Continuing the implementation of assisted voluntary return (AVR) programmes

Budget: €330,000 (75% EU)


Indicators –

Around 75 migrants availing themselves of the options offered

4 countries of origin profiled

Increase awareness of the possibilities of AVRR


Action 3 -

Improve cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States

Budget: €60,477(75% EU)


Indicators –

Enhance relations in the area of return with EU Member States

Improve cooperation with at least 2 countries of origin

Strengthen relationships with transit countries

European Fund for the Integration European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationalsof Third Country Nationals

Target Groups –

Third-country nationals who are on the territory of a the Member State.


Action 1 -

Improve the procedures for the preparation of admission procedures to ensure better integration process

Budget: €90,000(75% EU)


Activities–

Prepare admission procedures in consultation and cooperation with interested institutions and experts, to ensure better conditions for TCN’s integration.

Disseminate information to TCNs through various media


Indicators –

At least 1 project and measures undertaken

At least 1 procedure/information dissemination improvement


Action 2 -

Develop and improve programmes and activities to introduce new TCNs to Maltese society and provide knowledge about Malta

Budget: €60,000(75% EU)


Indicators –


Maximum of 100 persons assisted or participating


Action 3 -

Develop and improve programmes and activities to establish and maintain relations with specific groups of TCNs

Budget: €45,000(75% EU)


Indicators –




Action 4 -

Develop and improve programmes and activities to provide consultations and information to TCNs in creating more favourable opportunities for them to use public and private services

Budget: €150,000(75% EU)


Indicators –




Action 5 -

Creation and implementation of the systems dedicated to collect and analyse information on the needs of various categories of TCNs

Budget: €54,000(75% EU)


Indicators –

At least 1 project and measure undertaken

Maximum of 50 TCNs involved in research


Action 6 -

Training on intercultural competence, capacity strengthening and diversity management for policy makers and other persons working in the area pertinent to the objectives of the IF

Budget: €60,000(75% EU)


Indicators –

At least 2 projects and measures undertaken

At least 50 trainees


Action 7 -

Creation and Improvement of the systems for cooperation, co-ordination and maintenance of relations of competent institutions and other interested parties

Budget: €45,000(75% EU)


Indicators –


At least 2 organisations involved


Action 8 -

Seminars, workshops & conferences to share best practices on an international platform

Budget: €51,999(75% EU)


Indicators –


Maximum of 50 participants

More exchange of information and best practices between participating countries

More exchange of information in the research on vulnerable groups with TCN community between participating countries

European Refugee Fund/ European European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Integration of Third Country Nationals

Visibility

Detailing the name of the project, the name of the Fund, the co - financing rates

Over €100,000 permanent plaque

More details can be found in the Manual of Procedures or the Visual identity Guidelines

Applications must be submitted by noon of the 14th June 2013 at the Funds and Programmes Division, Triq il-Kukkanja Santa Venera

Eligibility Criteria:


The Application submitted must be complete



The Applicant and its partners shall be an eligible applicant (i.e. National public or local authorities, established non-governmental organisations (NGOs), public or private bodies, international organisations)



The Applicant and its partners must declare to implement the project respecting the non profit principle laid down in the basic act.



The proposed action has a duration that does not exceed the implementation period of the Annual programme 2013 that is the 30th June 2015.



The objectives of the proposed activities correspond to the relevant objectives defined in the Annual Programme.



Provide proof of co-financing in case of non public bodies

Audited accounts for 2012 for the Applicant Organisation and/or Partner if these are co-financing the Project. In case these are not available, the Applicant Organisation and/or Partner should submit the audited accounts for 2011, the management accounts for 2012 and a written justification

Joint declaration by executive/head and treasurer/financial controller



Address at least one of the indicators in the relative key action of the ERF/RF/EIF Multi Annual Programme



Project remit in line with the mandate of the Beneficiary



The action does not involve state aid.



- VAT Department

- State Aid Monitoring Board

Entities to Contact -


Timeframe Tasks Time scales/Completion dates

Stage 1: Call for proposals & Application Process

Launch of call for project proposals 3rd May2013

Deadline for applications 14th June 2013

Appraisal of applications Q3 2013

Approval letters issued Q4 2013

Grant Agreements finalised Q4 2013

Stage 2: Project Implementation

Delivery of activities

RA (Thematic) Monitoring

Submission of FO2 forms

RA on the spot checks

RA supports to projects

Submission of interim reports

Project funding

Q4 2013 onwards

Stage 3: Project Completion

Final reporting on all implementation and financial

aspects of the project

Finalising any legal aspects of the project

Submission of final report to RA

Within 3 months of project end date

End of Eligibility period for selected projects 30th June, 2015

Application & Guidance NotesApplication & Guidance Notes

The Application and Guidance Notes to the application can be downloaded from the link below:

www.fpd.gov.mt

http://www.ppcd.gov.mt/mop_otherfunds?l=1

Thank you

General Programme Solidarity & Management of Migration Flows

European Refugee Fund (ERF), European Return Fund (RF) and the European Fund for the Integration of Third

Country Nationals (EIF)Co-financing rate: 75% EU Fund; 25% Beneficiary Funds

Sustainable Management of Migration Flows


overview of erf, eif & rf ap 2013 14 th may 2013

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