The MMD Grant Facility 2026 offers a key chance for groups to secure funding for projects on migration and mobility between Africa and Europe. Launched on April 7, 2026, this second call for proposals supports work in policy, research, and cooperation. Backed by the European Union’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships, it targets non-profits and research groups ready to tackle migration challenges.
Overview of the MMD Grant Facility
This grant program funds short-term projects with strong results. It focuses on building talks between African and European partners. Goals include better policy links, new research, and solutions for migration issues. The program follows successes from past rounds and stresses work across regions.
Funding Details
The total budget for this call stands at 600,000 euros. Each grant will cover 100,000 to 150,000 euros. Groups can get up to full funding for costs if they explain needs well. This setup helps smaller non-profits and research centers join in.
Eligible Project Types
Projects need to fit the MMD goals. They should support migration talks under frameworks like the Rabat Process, Khartoum Process, or C2CMMD. Work must create research, policy advice, or data insights. Projects also align with the Joint Valletta Action Plan or themes like climate migration, gender in migration, or health links.
Key Areas to Cover
- Strengthen migration dialogues.
- Produce useful knowledge outputs.
- Match top priorities in migration policy.
Geographic and Time Rules
Projects run in up to three countries. At least one must be an African Union member state. EU activities can count, especially for diaspora groups. The max length is six months, with all work done by March 1, 2027.
Who Can Apply
Non-profits and non-state groups qualify, such as civil society organizations, NGOs, diaspora groups, social enterprises, universities, and research centers. Lead applicants need two years of operation and registration in an AU or EU country. Teams can have one co-applicant. EU leads must pair with an AU co-applicant unless diaspora-based. AU leads can apply alone. Groups funded in the first MMD call cannot join this one.
How to Apply
Submit through the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform. Each group can join only one application, as lead, co, or affiliate. Check the 2025 Annual Retrospective for past project examples.
Deadlines and Support
The deadline is May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time. Late entries do not count. Join the online info session on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 Vienna time; register on the platform. Send questions by April 23, 2026, via the platform. More details appear on the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for MMD Grant Facility 2026 applications?
The deadline is May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Who can apply for the MMD Grant Facility 2026?
Non-profits, NGOs, diaspora groups, universities, and research centers registered in an AU or EU country with at least two years of operation can apply.
What funding is available through the MMD Grant Facility 2026?
The total budget is 600,000 euros, with each grant ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 euros to cover project costs.
What are the key requirements for eligible projects?
Projects must last up to six months, involve up to three countries with at least one African Union member state, and focus on migration dialogues, research, or policy under frameworks like the Rabat Process.
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