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Call for proposals 2009 - Grants to actions in support of the policy on integration of third-country nationals - JLS/2009/EIFX/CA

published in OJEU C 10, 16.01.2010, p. 25 under Citizens

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European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals. Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows

description and objectives

The purpose of this notice is to invite proposals for Community Actions covered by the Integration Fund Work Programme 2009, which was adopted on 15 October 2009. According to such document, the general objective of the Fund is to support the efforts made by the Member States in enabling third-country nationals of different economic, social, cultural, religious, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds to fulfil the conditions of residence and to facilitate their integration into European societies.

In particular, Community actions shall:

• Further Community cooperation in implementing Community law and good practices in the field of immigration and implementing good practices in the field of integration.
• Support the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States, designed to stimulate innovation, facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice, and improve the quality of integration policies.
• Support transnational awareness-raising campaigns.
• Support studies, dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and all other aspects of immigration and integration policies, including for the use of state-of-the-art technology.
• Support pilot projects and studies exploring the possibility of new forms of Community cooperation in the field of immigration and integration and Community law in the field of immigration.
• Support the development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in  the fields of immigration and integration.

The Community actions should:

• Have a clear transnational objective
• Ensure that activities are designed, developed and implemented in co-operation with different integration stakeholders, such as Member states administrations, regional and/or municipal authorities, private actors, social partners, civil society, academics (including study centres, research networks, etc.)
• Ensure relevant participation of immigrants
• Ensure EU visibility

In addition to our useful documents section, further information about JLS/2009/EIFX/CA Call for Proposals, as well as relevant documents can be found at the European Fund for the Integration of Third-country nationals section of the Freedom, Security and Justice website.  

actions

• Priority 1: Gather public and migrant perceptions and develop a more comprehensive understanding of the integration processes
• Priority 2: Promote integration measures targeting young population and addressing specific gender issues
• Priority 3: Promote the role of civil society organisations and the local authorities in shaping integration strategies

organisations eligible to participate

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Any legal organisation

covered areas

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)

european community funding

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• Global Budget: 4.58 M€

all the important deadlines

• Wednesday, March 03, 2010: Deadline for the presentation of proposals
• Friday, December 31, 2010: Start date for projects

Further information about the call

• Web page of call for proposals JLS/2009/EIFX/CA at the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals. Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows website
• Section useful documents of the call JLS/2009/EIFX/CA

Directorate-Generale responsible

Directorate-General for External Relations

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