The Portuguese High Commission for Migration (ACM, I.P.) is now accepting applications for funding through the Immigrant Associations Support Programme 2020 (PAAI 2020).

The submission period is open until 9 January 2020. The total amount available under this call is € 250,000. Only immigrant associations whose representation is recognised by the ACM, I.P. are eligible to apply. The successful applications will feature projects that focus on:

Reception and Integration

• General support, information and referral offices
• Specialised support offices
• Information sessions
• Training actions aimed at meeting the specific needs of immigrants and their descendants
• Editing, publication and dissemination of information materials
• Other activities aimed at integrating immigrants and their descendants

Diversity Enhancement

• Awareness sessions
• Editing, publication and dissemination of awareness materials
• Events promoting interculturality
• Other activities promoting interculturality

Acknowledged Merit

• Radio and / or television programmes
• Initiatives developed under the theme designated by the European Commission for the year 2020
• Initiatives developed for the prevention and elimination of female genital mutilation under the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination - Portugal + Equal (2019-2030)
• Initiatives developed under the National Development Education Strategy (ENED)
• Initiatives that meet the objectives of the International Decade of Support for People of African Descent
• Actions focused on promoting gender equality and empowering women through mediation, community participation and women’s associations
• Other initiatives of recognised merit

For each approved project, the maximum co-financing rate is 70% of the total eligible cost, and applications must request a total eligible investment not higher than €10,000. Projects cannot have an execution period of more than 12 months.

Further information about the application, requirements and debriefing sessions are available on the website of ACM, I.P.