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. With up to 600,000 euros available, it targets non-profits and research centers ready to build bridges across regions.
What the MMD Grant Facility Covers
This grant comes from the Directorate-General for International Partnerships under the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue Support Programme. It funds short-term projects that last no more than six months and end by March 1, 2027. The goal is to improve talks on migration, create better policies, produce research, and tackle new challenges like climate effects on movement.
Projects focus on strengthening dialogues through frameworks such as the Rabat Process, Khartoum Process, and C2CMMD. They also need to generate useful outputs like policy advice and data insights. All actions must match the Joint Valletta Action Plan or themes including migration linked to gender, health, or climate.
Funding Amounts and Coverage
The total budget for this call stands at 600,000 euros. Each grant ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 euros. Groups can request up to 100% funding for costs if they justify it well, which helps smaller organizations join in.
This setup makes the program open to those without much co-funding. Past projects show real impact, as noted in the 2025 Annual Retrospective.
Eligible Project Locations
Projects can run in up to three countries. At least one must be an African Union member state. EU countries can join, especially for work with diaspora groups. This setup encourages partnerships across borders.
Who Qualifies to Apply
Non-profit and non-state groups can apply, such as civil society organizations, NGOs, diaspora groups, social enterprises, universities, and research centers. Lead applicants need to be at least two years old and based in an AU or EU member state.
Partnership rules include options for one co-applicant. EU leads must partner with an AU group, unless they focus on diaspora. AU leads do not need a co-applicant. Affiliated entities can join too. Groups funded in the first MMD call cannot apply again as lead or co-applicant.
Each organization submits only one application, in any role.
How to Submit an Application
Use the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform for all submissions. Check the 2025 Annual Retrospective for examples of success.
An online info session happens on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 Vienna time. Register on the platform. Submit questions by April 23, 2026.
Key Dates to Note
The deadline is May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time. Late entries get no review. Start preparing now to meet the rules and stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MMD Grant Facility 2026?
It offers up to 600,000 euros for short-term projects on migration and mobility between Africa and Europe, focusing on policy, research, and cooperation.
Who can apply for the grant?
Non-profits, NGOs, diaspora groups, universities, and research centers based in AU or EU states that are at least two years old qualify as lead applicants.
What funding amounts are available?
Each grant ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 euros, with up to 100% funding possible if well-justified.
What is the application deadline?
Submit by May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time using the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform; late entries are not reviewed.