Overview of ERF EIF RF AP 2013 14

Overview of ERF, EIF & RF AP 2013 14 th May 2013 Amanda Borg Funds 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 Return Fund, European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals First Call under Annual Programmes 2013

European Refugee Fund Eligible 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 Fund Target Groups – Refugees Persons enjoying subsidiary protection Asylum Seekers

European Refugee Fund Activities Increase Accommodation Capacity Renovate Accommodation Facilities Budget: € 304, 980 (75% EU)

European Refugee Fund Indicators Improvement of accommodation facilities through renovation Improvement of services provided in these accommodation centres Improved facilities safety in accommodation

European Refugee Fund Activities Provision of Material Aid in the centres - Such as bed sheets, pillows, blankets, food, medical care Budget: € 437, 000 (75% EU)

European Refugee Fund Indicators Continuous necessities Improved supply of food and other standard of living within the accommodation centres through the provision of material and medical resources

European Refugee Fund Activities Continued provision of medical care Budget: € 45, 000 (75% EU)

European Refugee Fund Indicators Increase of medical provision and supplies In-house medical services offered in accommodation centres Improvement of the medical services offered to asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection Specialised support to asylum seekers and beneficiaries of protection.

European Refugee Fund Activities Enhancement of assistance provided to vulnerable persons Budget: € 45, 000 (75% EU)

European Refugee Fund 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

European Refugee Fund Activities Continued provision of educational services and cultural orientation classes Budget: € 45, 000 (75% EU)

European Refugee Fund 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 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.

European Return Fund 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;

European Return Fund Other Expected Grant Recipients– Government and international organisations working in the field of migration Public entities, social partners, voluntary organisations and international organisations

European Return Fund Action 1 Continuing the implementation of assisted voluntary return (AVR) programmes Budget: € 330, 000 (75% EU)

European Return Fund Indicators – Around 75 migrants availing themselves of the options offered 4 countries of origin profiled Increase AVRR awareness of the possibilities of

European Return Fund Action 3 Improve cooperation with other countries of origin in conjunction with other Member States Budget: € 60, 477 (75% EU)

European Return Fund Indicators – Enhance relations in the area of return with EU Member States Improve cooperation with at least 2 countries of origin Strengthen countries relationships with transit

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Target Groups – Third-country nationals who are on the territory of a the Member State.

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Action 1 Improve the procedures for the preparation of admission procedures to ensure better integration process Budget: € 90, 000 (75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals 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

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measures undertaken At least 1 procedure/information dissemination improvement

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals 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)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measures undertaken Maximum of 100 persons assisted or participating

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Action 3 Develop and improve programmes and activities to establish and maintain relations with specific groups of TCNs Budget: € 45, 000 (75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measures undertaken Maximum of 50 persons assisted or participating

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals 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)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measures undertaken Maximum of 100 persons assisted or participating

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals 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)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measure undertaken Maximum research of 50 TCNs involved in

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals 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)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 2 projects and measures undertaken At least 50 trainees

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals 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)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measure undertaken At least 2 organisations involved

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Action 8 Seminars, workshops & conferences to share best practices on an international platform Budget: € 51, 999 (75% EU)

European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Indicators – At least 1 project and measure undertaken 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 Return Fund / European Fund for the 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

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: Applications must be submitted by noon of the 14 th June 2013 at the Funds and Programmes Division, Triq il. Kukkanja Santa Venera

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: The Application submitted must be complete

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: The Applicant and its partners shall be an eligible applicant (i. e. National public or local authorities, established nongovernmental organisations (NGOs), public or private bodies, international organisations)

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: The Applicant and its partners must declare to implement the project respecting the non profit principle laid down in the basic act.

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: The proposed action has a duration that does not exceed the implementation period of the Annual programme 2013 that is the 30 th June 2015.

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: The objectives of the proposed activities correspond to the relevant objectives defined in the Annual Programme.

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: 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 cofinancing 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

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: Address at least one of the indicators in the relative key action of the ERF/RF/EIF Multi Annual Programme

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: Project remit in line with the mandate of the Beneficiary

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Eligibility Criteria: The action does not involve state aid.

European Refugee Fund/ European Return Fund / European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals Entities to Contact - - VAT Department - State Aid Monitoring Board

Timeframe Tasks Time scales/Completion dates Launch of call for project proposals 3 rd May 2013 Deadline for applications 14 th June 2013 Appraisal of applications Q 3 2013 Approval letters issued Q 4 2013 Grant Agreements finalised Q 4 2013 Stage 1: Call for proposals & Application Process Stage 2: Project Implementation Stage 3: Project Completion End of Eligibility period for selected projects Delivery of activities RA (Thematic) Monitoring Submission of FO 2 forms RA on the spot checks RA supports to projects Submission of interim reports Project funding Final reporting on all implementation and financial aspects of the project Finalising any legal aspects of the project Submission of final report to RA Q 4 2013 onwards Within 3 months of project end date 30 th June, 2015

Application & Guidance Notes The Application and Guidance Notes to the application can be downloaded from the link below: www. fpd. gov. mt

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