EPIM announces grants round for NGOs to foster integration between host communities and migrants
Supported by grants from The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund and The Oak Foundation, EPIM (European Programme for Integration and Migration) has launched a call for proposals for the second round of its grants programme.
Up to 5 short-term (12 - 18 months) projects led by NGOs or platforms working at the European level will be awarded grants up to a maximum of €50,000. Priority will be given to organisations and projects which focus on the following areas:
- the role of the media in the integration of migrants - whether that is the representation of migrants in the media, or the participation of migrants in the media itself
- the mainstreaming of migrants' voices in order to involve them in developing and implementing policy as active participants in the governance process and public life
- access to fundamental rights, services and justice for undocumented migrants.
All successful projects will also need to demonstrate the role of the host community in encouraging and supporting integration.
As part of its work to ensure the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum are upheld, the Fund's Refugee and Asylum Seekers Initiative is pleased to be supporting EPIM's work. Established in 2005, EPIM is an initiative of NEF, the Network of European Foundations, and a joint venture of foundations from across Europe. It seeks to improve the lives of all migrant groups, including refugees, and to strengthen the role played by NGOs active on migration and integration issues in advocating for a European agenda that benefits both host communities and migrants.
For more information about applying for a grant, please visit www.epim.info.
A snapshot of the projects awarded grants in the first round can also be found at www.epim.info/grants.php.
Please note: any applications for funding should be sent directly to EPIM.
21/01/2010
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