Integration of third country nationals

INTI supports the integration of people who are not citizens of the EU through funding preparatory actions, information programmes and seeking out best practice. Priority will be given to activities enhancing the empowerment of migrants and contributing to a transnational and constructive dialogue.

The 2006 programme has three specific objectives:

• To support the setting up of transnational cooperation networks or pilot projects designed to identify, exchange and evaluate good practice and new approaches in the field of integration.
• To increase the knowledge base for the development of integration policies EU-wide.
• To support transnational dialogue and awareness on integration issues and their impact on society.

Who can apply

This call for proposal will be open to all legal persons - national, regional and local
authorities of the EU Member States and to Non Governmental Organisations, public or
private bodies (including university departments, research centres and international
organisations), established in one of the Member States. All of them should work strictly
on a non-profit basis and with proven experience and expertise in the field of integration.

Around €4 million is available and the grants will range from €100,000 to €500,000. Up to 70% of eligible costs will be covered. Projects must start between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007, and can run for up to 18 months.

The closing date for applications is 20 October.

To contact directly please write to:

European Commission
DG Justice, Freedom and Security (DG JLS)
2006 JLS INTI Preparatory Actions
Unit B/4 (LX46 - 2/136)

Fax (32.2)298 03 06
E-mail: JLS-INTI@ec.europa.eu

For more information visit the European Commission website.