Call for Proposals 2016 EU Funded Projects Migrant Integration Gender Equality

Introduction EU Funds Unitwww.eufunding.justice.iewww.eufunding.justice.ie Úna Ní DhubhghaillCarole Sullivan Deirdre BlakeAlan McDonnell Call for Proposals – Purpose and Objectives – what are we hoping to achieve? – Application, selection and monitoring processes – Q&A – One-to-One information

EU Funds Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) European Social Fund – Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning Integration and Employment of Migrants Activity Gender Equality Activity

AMIF National Programme AMIF ( National Objectives – Reception/Asylum – Integration (including Capacity Building) Up to €4.5 million over 3 years – Approx. 40% reception/asylum; 60% integration – Minimum project budget €200,000 over 3 years (75% AMIF, 25% matching funding)

ESF PEIL – Integration and Employment of Migrants PEIL Activity Implementation Plan ESF PR 2.7 ( Objectives of the Activity – increase employment possibilities through targeted training for most vulnerable legally resident migrants facing barriers to employment Up to €3.3 million over 4 years – Minimum project budget - €250,000 over 4 years

ESF PEIL – Gender Equality PEIL Activity Implementation Plan ESF PR 2.9 ( Strand A – Women returning to the workforce – Objectives of the Activity – support women detached from the workforce to assist return to the labour market through development programmes Up to €4.5 million over 3 years Strand B – Women’s Entrepreneurship – Objectives of the Activity – to support women entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs Up to €1 million over 3 years Minimum project budget - €200,000 over 3 years

Target Participants AMIF – Third Country Nationals – Asylum seekers (reception objective only) – Public and civil society bodies (capacity objective only) ESF Integration and Employment of Migrants – EU and Non-EU Migrants ESF Gender Equality A – Women detached from the workforce B – Women entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs

Activity Types AMIF – Language training – Workforce preparation – Supports for participation – Cultural awareness / anti-racism – Intercultural ESF Integration and Employment of Migrants – Workplace focussed language training – CV development and interview skills training – Mentoring and/or placements ESF Gender Equality A – Self-development and workplace related training B – Mentoring

Applicants Public, private, voluntary bodies (all projects must operate on non-profit basis) Capacity to design and deliver effective interventions that will contribute to the achievement of programme objectives Ability to meet EU requirements with respect to monitoring and accountability

How to apply Information and Guidance Document 5 Sections:- – General information – Detailed Guidance on how to complete the application forms (Word and Excel) – Eligibility of Expenditure – Systems and Records – Project Monitoring, Verification and Reporting Requirement Please read this document

Deadlines ESF 2.7 Integration and Employment of Migrants 12 noon Thursday 3 November, 2016 ESF 2.9 Gender Equality 12 noon Tuesday 8 November, 2016 AMIF 12 noon Thursday 10 November, 2016

Duration All Projects must be a minimum of 1 Year – ESF 2.7 – Maximum of 4 years (end no later than 30 June 2021) – ESF 2.9 – Maximum of 3 years (end no later than 30 June 2020) – AMIF - Maximum of 3 years (end no later than 30 June 2020)

Matching Funding AMIF requirement to secure 25% matching funding of full project cost Evidence of matching funding will have to be provided at application stage This is not a requirement of ESF as this programme is co-funded by the Irish Government (50%)

Information.pdfApplication Part1.docApplication Part2.xls

Application Form – Part 1 2 Application Forms – Part 1 Word and Part 2 Excel Part 1 – required to either tick a box or insert text in text box provided. Section 8 – Your Project Plan

Application Form – Part 2 Excel Worksheet Required to enter a detailed breakdown of your project budget – Cost item – Choose category from drop down menu

Submission of Applications Applications will only be accepted by to FAQs section on Notification of results - December 2016 Start date of projects - February 2017

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