MMD Grant Facility 2026: Call for Proposals Supporting Migration, Mobility, and Policy Innovation Across Africa and Europe

The second Call for Proposals under the Migration and Mobility Dialogue (MMD) Grant Facility has officially been launched on April 7, 2026, offering a strategic funding opportunity for organizations working at the intersection of migration, policy, research, and international cooperation.

Funded by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) under the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue Support Programme, this initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between African and European stakeholders while promoting evidence-based policy development and innovative solutions in migration governance.

Overview of the MMD Grant Facility

The MMD Grant Facility is designed to support short-term, high-impact projects that contribute to:

• Strengthening migration and mobility dialogues
• Enhancing policy coherence and cooperation
• Generating research and knowledge outputs
• Addressing emerging migration-related challenges

This second call builds on the success of previous initiatives and continues to promote cross-regional collaboration between Africa and Europe.

Funding Details

The total indicative budget allocated for this call is:

• EUR 600,000

Individual grants will range between:

• EUR 100,000 and EUR 150,000

Importantly, the program allows:

• Up to 100% funding of eligible project costs, where properly justified

This makes the grant particularly accessible to non-profit organizations and research institutions with limited co-financing capacity.

Scope of Eligible Projects

Projects submitted under this call must align with the overarching goals of the MMD framework. Specifically, eligible actions should:

1. Support Migration Dialogues

Contribute to the operationalization of key migration frameworks, including:

• Rabat Process
• Khartoum Process
• C2CMMD

2. Generate Knowledge and Policy Input

Projects should produce:

• Research outputs
• Policy recommendations
• Data-driven insights

3. Align with Strategic Priorities

Actions must align with one or more domains of the:

• Joint Valletta Action Plan

Or address transversal themes such as:

• Climate-induced migration
• Migration and gender
• Migration and health

Geographic Scope and Implementation

Projects must:

• Be implemented in up to three countries
• Include at least one African Union Member State
• Optionally include activities within the EU, particularly when targeting diaspora communities

Project Duration

• Maximum duration: 6 months
• All projects must be completed by: March 1, 2027

Who Can Apply?

The call is open to a wide range of non-profit and non-state actors, including:

• Civil society organizations (CSOs)
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Diaspora organizations
• Social enterprises
• Universities and research centers

Lead Applicant Requirements

To be eligible, lead applicants must:

• Be established for at least 2 years
• Be registered in an African Union (AU) or European Union (EU) Member State

Partnership Requirements

• Applications may include one co-applicant
• EU-based lead applicants must include an AU-based co-applicant, unless they are diaspora organizations
• AU-based applicants are not required to include co-applicants
• Affiliated entities may also be included

Important Restriction

Organizations that received funding under the first MMD Call for Proposals (as lead or co-applicant) are not eligible for this round.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted via the official platform managed by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development.

• Submission platform: ICMPD Electronic Application Platform
• Each organization may participate in only one application (as lead, co-applicant, or affiliated entity)

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 17:00 (Vienna time)

Late submissions will not be considered.

Additional Information

Information Session

An online information session will be held on:

• April 16, 2026 at 10:00 (Vienna time)

The registration link will be available on the application platform.

Questions and Clarifications

• Questions can be submitted via the platform until: April 23, 2026

Annual Retrospective

Applicants are encouraged to review the 2025 Annual Retrospective, which highlights key achievements and impact of previously funded projects.

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