The High Commission for Migration in Portugal is now accepting funding applications for initiatives promoting the integration of children and young people from third countries who are eligible for international protection in Portugal (under the relocation programme for unaccompanied foreign minors - MENA).

This funding opportunity is made available through the EU’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The total amount available is € 2 000 000.

Eligible projects will focus on:

a) the specialised technical monitoring of assessment for and construction of life projects, as well as the promotion of social integration and the transition to full autonomy, for unaccompanied foreign minors;

b) specialised follow-up actions and promotion of the integration and autonomy of unaccompanied foreign minors.

Funding requirements

Approved projects may benefit from a maximum co-financing rate of 75%. The duration of the projects should not exceed 24 months. Applications cannot present a total eligible investment of less than € 100 000, and the funded projects must begin no later than 15 September, 2021.

The deadline for submission of applications has been extended to 15 June 2021.

Find further information about requirements and applications online.