Deadline: 03-Apr-2026
The MIRECAM project supports the socio-economic integration of displaced persons and host communities in Hodh El Chargui, Mauritania. The initiative focuses on inclusive agricultural and livestock opportunities, social cohesion, and strengthening local resource management. NGOs can apply for grants of EUR 200,000–270,000 to implement civil society and farmers’ organization initiatives that promote inclusion and sustainable development.
Overview
The MIRECAM project aims to foster socio-economic integration of displaced persons and host communities by creating inclusive opportunities in agriculture and livestock sectors while enhancing local resource management and social cohesion. The initiative strengthens the capacity of local actors to manage the socio-economic impacts of population displacement and encourages inclusive participation in development processes within Hodh El Chargui.
Key Focus Areas
The project focuses on: improving inclusion of displaced persons and refugees, creating socio-economic opportunities for both displaced and host communities, prioritizing women in agriculture and livestock, strengthening management of agricultural and pastoral resources to prevent social tensions, expanding access to inclusive socio-economic opportunities, supporting civil society initiatives that promote inclusion and social cohesion, and strengthening the institutional and organizational capacities of farmers’ organizations to deliver services to all members, including refugee farmers.
Call for Proposals
One NGO will be selected to implement a single lot with two interconnected components. The first component supports civil society initiatives that promote inclusion and social cohesion, helping local organizations strengthen relationships between displaced and host communities. The second component strengthens institutional and organizational capacities of farmers’ organizations and processing groups, ensuring inclusive approaches that target and support refugee farmers while improving local service delivery.
Funding and Financial Allocation
The total grant for this call ranges between EUR 200,000 and EUR 270,000, with each component receiving between EUR 100,000 and EUR 135,000 to ensure balanced support for civil society initiatives and farmers’ organizations.
Who is Eligible
Eligible applicants must be legal entities operating as private non-profit organizations or foundations and function as NGOs engaged in community-level development. Organizations must be established or represented in Mauritania and manage the proposed action directly without intermediaries. Applicants must demonstrate: experience promoting inclusion of refugees or displaced persons through at least two awareness-raising activities, proven implementation of development projects in the past three years, and previous management of projects funded by international donors.
How the Project Works
The selected NGO will implement initiatives to strengthen collaboration between civil society, farmers’ organizations, displaced populations, and host communities. Activities include supporting civil society programs for inclusion, enhancing organizational capacity of farmers’ organizations, facilitating inclusive agricultural development, and promoting social cohesion. Funding is allocated to both civil society and agricultural components to ensure balanced impact.
Why It Matters
The MIRECAM project strengthens socio-economic ties between displaced and host populations, promotes inclusive development, mitigates social tensions, and builds resilient local systems. By empowering civil society and farmers’ organizations, the initiative fosters long-term sustainability, community engagement, and equitable opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Common Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
Tips for Applicants: Demonstrate experience in refugee inclusion, provide clear plans for civil society and farmers’ organization initiatives, ensure direct management of the project, and allocate funds according to component requirements. Common Mistakes: Applying as intermediaries, failing to show past experience with displaced populations, or misallocating funds between components.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who can apply? NGOs or private non-profit organizations established or represented in Mauritania.
2. What is the grant range? EUR 200,000–270,000, with EUR 100,000–135,000 per component.
3. What are the two components? Civil society initiatives promoting inclusion and social cohesion, and strengthening farmers’ organizations.
4. Is prior experience required? Yes, applicants must have implemented development projects in the past three years and conducted at least two awareness activities on refugee inclusion.
5. Are women-focused initiatives prioritized? Yes, particularly in agriculture and livestock sectors.
6. Can refugee inclusion initiatives be part of the project? Yes, projects must actively include displaced persons and refugees.
7. Who manages the project? The selected NGO must directly implement the action without intermediaries.
Conclusion
The MIRECAM project provides a strategic opportunity to enhance socio-economic integration and social cohesion in Hodh El Chargui. By supporting civil society initiatives and strengthening farmers’ organizations, the project empowers displaced and host communities, fosters inclusive development, and contributes to long-term sustainable growth in the region.
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