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Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

Project funding from EU funds

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

Project funding from EU funds

The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) is a European Union funding program to support projects in the areas of asylum, migration and integration in Austria. It is implemented by the Federal Chancellery, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) and the Austrian Integration Fund.

What is being funded?

Projects in the areas of asylum, integration and return that make a sustainable contribution to the integration of refugees and immigrants will be funded.

More about the funding areas

Who can submit a submission?

Funding applications can be submitted by organizations, educational institutions, research institutions, public institutions and NGOs.

Information on the application process

How does the funding work?

Funding is only available through official calls for proposals. Defined criteria and deadlines must be met.

View calls for proposals and deadlines

Downloads and documents

All important documents such as guidelines, application forms and legal bases are available in the download area.

Downloads

Role of the Austrian Integration Fund

Consulting for project promoters

The ÖIF is the central point of contact for information and supports project sponsors with questions about funding.

Evaluation of applications

Submitted projects are reviewed and evaluated in terms of content and form.

Project support

Funded projects receive expert support and monitoring throughout their entire duration.

Report to the EU

The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) provides support with reporting to the European Commission.

Overview of funding areas

The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) supports projects in three key areas: asylum, integration and return.
The aim is to effectively manage migration, promote sustainable integration, and strengthen European cooperation.

In the area of asylum funding, projects that contribute to the further development of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) are supported. The aim is to ensure fair, efficient and lawful asylum procedures and to strengthen reception and protection structures in Austria and the European Union.

Key areas

  • Improving reception and support structures for asylum seekers
  • Access to qualified legal advice and support
  • Training and further education of specialists and authorities
  • Data collection, monitoring and research in the asylum sector
  • Cooperation with EU member states and third countries

Target groups

  • Persons with refugee status or subsidiary protection
  • Persons who have applied for one of the forms of international protection and have not yet received a final decision
  • People who enjoy temporary protection
  • Persons who are newly settled in Austria or are being transferred from Austria or have been transferred

Measures

  • A1: Psychological support
  • A2: Effective legal protection through legal advice and representation
  • A3: Training of employees and relevant stakeholders
  • A4: EURODAC
  • A5: Collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative statistical data and information, conducting research, evaluation and monitoring
  • A6: Country of origin research
  • A7: Building and strengthening the structural reception and protection capacities of third countries

Further information

Detailed information on funding conditions, legal basis and application documents can be found in the download area.

The integration funding area supports projects that strengthen the long-term integration of third-country nationals in Austria. The aim is to enable equal participation in education, the labor market, and society, and to build sustainable integration structures.

Key areas

  • Language support and educational measures
  • Labor market integration and qualification
  • Support in starting an independent life
  • Promoting social participation and engagement
  • Building sustainable integration structures
  • Scientific support and analysis

Target groups

  • Third-country nationals who are legally and permanently resident in Austria,
  • Third-country nationals who have been granted international protection in Austria (not asylum seekers),
  • Third-country nationals who have a right of residence as a displaced person, as well as
  • In certain cases, depending on the specific measure, people who do not belong to the target group mentioned may also participate in the project.

Measures

  • I 1: Language and Education
  • I 2: Preparatory measures for labor market integration
  • I 3: Starting out on an independent life
  • I 4: Social integration and voluntary engagement
  • I 5: Capacity building and collaboration for sustainable organizational structures
  • I 6: Scientific analyses and research

Further information

Detailed information on funding conditions, legal basis and application documents can be found in the download area.

In the area of return funding, projects are supported that enable the orderly, safe, and humane return of third-country nationals. The aim is to reduce irregular migration and promote effective measures in the area of return and prospects after return. Furthermore, the funded projects contribute to strengthening European cooperation and the fair sharing of responsibility among member states, particularly in countries heavily affected by migration and asylum issues.

Key areas

  • Promoting voluntary return programs
  • Support for reintegration in the country of origin
  • Information and advice services
  • Collaboration with international partners
  • Measures to improve return processes

Target groups

  • Third-country nationals who have not yet received a final rejection of their application for a residence permit, their legal residence and/or international protection in a Member State and who could choose to return voluntarily.
  • Third-country nationals who have been granted a right of residence, legal domicile or international protection or temporary protection in a Member State and who have opted to return voluntarily.
  • Third-country nationals who are staying in a Member State and who do not or no longer meet the conditions for entry into and/or residence in a Member State, including third-country nationals for whom the enforcement of deportation has been postponed.

Measures

  • R1: Efficient training measures for employees
  • R2: Implementation of forced returns
  • R3: Communication and information measures
  • R4: Incentive for voluntary return through reintegration programs
  • R5: Return Preparation
  • R6: Operational cooperation with partners, other member states and third countries

Further information

Detailed information on funding conditions, legal basis and application documents can be found in the download area.

Application

Funding from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) can only be applied for through official calls for proposals. Applications submitted outside of these deadlines are not possible.

Information on current calls for proposals will be published depending on the funding area:

Legal basis

The implementation of the AMIF is based on European and national legal frameworks. These define the parameters for the funding, implementation, and monitoring of projects.

Key legal principles

contact

Administrative authority (Federal Ministry of the Interior)

Federal Ministry of the Interior
Department V/A/4 - Funding

Mag. Thomas Mühlhans
Minoritenplatz 9
1014 Vienna, P.O. Box 100

BMI-VA-4@bmi.gv.at
www.bmi.gv.at

Intermediate agency (BKA)

Federal Chancellery – Section II: Integration, Religious Affairs and Ethnic Groups
Department II/3 - Integration Funding

Mag. Jelena Ulrich
Postal address: Ballhausplatz 2, 1010 Vienna
Visiting address: Operngasse 17-21, 1040 Vienna

funding.integration(at)bka.gv.at
www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at

Intermediate body (ÖIF)

Austrian Integration Fund
Pillar of Funding and European Funds

Mag.a Carla Pirker
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 26
1030 Vienna

ef(at)integrationsfonds.at
www.integrationsfonds.at

Download area

Here you will find all relevant documents, templates and legal bases relating to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) in Austria.

Documents relating to AMIF 2021-2027

AMIF_2021-2027 Indicators Report Return 2029 (XLSX, 294KB)
AMIF_2021-2027 Participant List Template BMI (XLSX, 32KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Indicator Report Asylum 2025 (XLSX, 151KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Template Budget Change BMI MN A1.(XLSX, 74KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Amendment Template BMI MN A1 RKP. (XLSX, 93KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 template budget change BMI MN A4 u A7 u R2 u R3 u R5 u R6 corr. (XLSX, 93KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Template Budget Change BMI MN R1 Training (XLSX, 87KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Amendment Template BMI MN A5 (XLSX, 87KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Indicator Report Asylum 2029. (XLSX, 307KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Amendment Template BMI MN A3 (XLSX, 87KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Indicators Report Return 2025 (XLSX, 146KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Amendment Template BMI MN A6. (XLSX, 88KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN A1 (XLSX, 73KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Amendment Template BMI MN R4. (XLSX, 97KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN A1 RKP. (XLSX, 92KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN R1 Training (XLSX, 86KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN A3 (XLSX, 86KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN A6 (XLSX, 87KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Time Tracking Template BMI (XLSX, 58KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN A5. (XLSX, 86KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Budget Reallocation Template BMI MN R4. (XLSX, 96KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 template for budget reallocation BMI MN A4 u A7 u R2 u R3 u R5 u R6 corr. (XLSX, 92KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Progress Report Template BMI (DOCX, 56KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Declaration of Completeness Progress Report Template BMI (DOCX, 53KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Declaration of Completeness Partial Billing Template BMI (DOCX, 54KB)
AMIF 2021-2027 Guidelines for Billing Audits Version 1 (PDF, 330KB)

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