MMD Grant Facility 2026: Second Call for Proposals Now Open
The MMD Grant Facility 2026 has opened its second call for proposals. This funding chance helps groups work on migration, mobility, and new policy ideas between Africa and Europe. Launched on April 7, 2026, it supports projects that build better talks and solutions on these topics.
What Is the MMD Grant Facility?
The MMD Grant Facility comes from the Directorate-General for International Partnerships under the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue Support Programme. It funds short-term projects with big results. These projects aim to improve migration and mobility talks, make policies work better together, create research, and fix new migration problems.
This call follows the first one and keeps pushing teamwork across Africa and Europe. Groups can use the money to share knowledge and find fresh ways to handle migration.
Funding Amounts and Rules
The full budget for this call is EUR 600,000. Each grant will be between EUR 100,000 and EUR 150,000. Projects can get up to 100% of their costs covered if they explain it well.
This setup helps non-profits and research groups that lack extra money to match funds. It lowers barriers for smaller teams to join.
Types of Projects That Qualify
Projects must fit the MMD goals. They need to support key migration plans like the Rabat Process, Khartoum Process, or C2CMMD. Groups should make research, policy advice, or data insights.
Projects also match the Joint Valletta Action Plan or cover topics like climate migration, migration and gender, or migration and health. This keeps efforts focused on real needs.
Where Projects Can Happen
Work must occur in up to three countries. At least one must be an African Union member state. EU activities are okay, especially with diaspora groups.
Projects last no more than six months. They all end by March 1, 2027. This short timeline suits quick, strong actions.
Who Can Apply?
Non-profits and non-state groups can apply. This includes civil society organizations, NGOs, diaspora groups, social enterprises, universities, and research centers.
Lead applicants need two years of history. They must register in an AU or EU member state. You can add one co-applicant. EU leads need an AU co-applicant unless they are diaspora groups. AU applicants do not need partners.
Groups funded in the first MMD call cannot apply again as lead or co-applicant.
How to Apply
Submit through the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform. Each group joins only one application, as lead, co, or affiliate.
The deadline is May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time. Late entries do not count.
Extra Help for Applicants
Join the online info session on April 16, 2026, at 10:00 Vienna time. Register on the platform.
Ask questions on the platform until April 23, 2026. Check the 2025 Annual Retrospective for past project wins.
For full details, visit the official page from the European External Action Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MMD Grant Facility?
The MMD Grant Facility funds short-term projects to improve migration and mobility talks between Africa and Europe. It comes from the Africa-EU Migration and Mobility Dialogue Support Programme.
How much funding is available in this call?
The total budget is EUR 600,000, with each grant between EUR 100,000 and EUR 150,000. Projects can cover up to 100% of their costs.
Who can apply for the grants?
Non-profits, NGOs, diaspora groups, universities, and research centers registered in an AU or EU member state can apply. Lead applicants need at least two years of history.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications are due by May 1, 2026, at 17:00 Vienna time. Submit through the ICMPD Electronic Application Platform.