The EU launches a Call for Proposals to raise awareness about the risks of irregular migration

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) to prevent irregular migration through awareness-raising and information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in selected third countries and within Europe. The call aims to provide reliable information on the dangers of irregular migration, available legal pathways to Europe and alternative economic opportunities in third countries of origin and transit, to counter the false narrative promoted by migrant smugglers. The available budget is EUR 10 million.

The call for proposals is open to public and private entities (non-profit) and international organisations who must form consortia. The European Commission encourages proposals that include applicants with a track record in the policy area and experience in working with local partners.

Call for proposals

Key objectives

1. Enhance the prevention of irregular migration in countries of origin and transit and undermine the business models of migrant smugglers.
2. Raise awareness about the risks of irregular migration and migrant smuggling.
3. Provide trustworthy information about legal pathways to Europe.
4. Promote alternative economic opportunities in countries of origin and transit.
5. Build resilience in local communities and counter false narratives spread by migrant smugglers.

Eligibility

• Proposals must be submitted by a minimum of three applicants from three different participating EU Member States.
• Eligible participants are public and private bodies (non-profit) as well as international organisations.
• Projects must have a duration of 36 months and the EU grant amount between EUR 1.25 and 2.5 million.

Submission deadline

All proposals must be submitted by April 1, 2025, 17:00:00 CET (Brussels).

Find out more

EU funding & tenders portal online manual

EU Grants AGA – Annotated Grant Agreement