Project grants
The UDI can issue grants for return and repatriation projects.
Why do we issue project grants?
The purpose of issuing project grants is to:
- motivate the voluntary return of persons whose application for asylum has been rejected and persons without right of residence in Norway
- facilitate that persons with refugee backgrounds who have residence permits in Norway can repatriate to their home country
Who can apply for project grants?
Municipalities, other public authorities, voluntary organisations, international organisations, private trusts, private businesses and individuals can apply for project grants.
What are the criteria for being issued grants?
- The project’s objective must be return and/or repatriation.
- The project can be implemented in Norway and/or in the asylum seekers/refugees’ home countries.
- The project must take into account that men and women have different needs.
- The project must as a rule be implemented in the same budget year and not last longer than three years.
- Projects that are eligible for other types of support from the UDI, IMDi or other authorities are not eligible for this grant.
For further information about the criteria and procedure for being issued grants, visit
www.udiregelverk.no
Priority areas in 2009
The UDI has four priority areas for return and repatriation measures in 2009:
- Information measures.
- Training and qualification measures for reintegration in the home country.
- Measures that facilitate setting up businesses in the home country.
- Reconciliation and building democracy.
There is not a separate application form. Applications must include the following information:
- The name of the project
- The name of the project manager/ the person responsible for the project
- The project’s timeframe
- The project’s organisation and management
- The project’s target group
- Clear goals and sub-goals, if any
- The project’s activities
- Risk assessment of circumstances that may affect the project reaching its goals
- Plan for communicating experiences and knowledge
- Evaluation plan (internal/external)
- Budget
Deadline for applications
The deadline for new and ongoing projects for 2009 was 31st of December 2008. Applications submitted after this date will not be given priority but will be processed in the event of available means.
Last updated
19.10.2009
Published
15.10.2009
