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EuropeAid Funding for EU External Action Projects in the Mediterranean

EU External Action funding support for Mediterranean countries. ENI/NDICI grants and tenders for Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.

The Mediterranean region — including North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya) and the Levant (Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria) — receives substantial EU External Action funding through the NDICI-Global Europe Neighbourhood pillar, the EIB Mediterranean facility and bilateral EU Delegation programmes. EU-Mediterranean engagement spans governance reform, economic modernisation, migration management, climate adaptation, youth and education — with significant grant and technical assistance pipelines in key partner countries.

Regional facts

Primary Instrument
NDICI-Global Europe (Neighbourhood South)
Countries
Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria
Key Languages
English, French, Arabic
Managing Authority
DG NEAR Brussels + EU Delegations in country

EU funding context

The NDICI-Global Europe Neighbourhood South pillar covers North Africa and the Southern Mediterranean, with Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt as the largest recipients. The 2021-2027 period has seen increased EU engagement on migration, economic modernisation and climate adaptation. The Neighbourhood Policy commitment on Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan includes significant grant envelopes beyond standard development cooperation.

Typical organisations

  • Mediterranean regional development organisations
  • Governance and public administration consultancies
  • Migration and asylum support organisations
  • Economic development and private sector organisations
  • Education and vocational training providers
  • Environmental and water management organisations

Key sectors

  • Governance and Democratic Reform
  • Migration Management and Mobility
  • Economic Modernisation and SME Support
  • Water and Environmental Management
  • Education and Youth
  • Gender Equality

Common consortium needs

  • Local North African or Levant partners as co-applicants
  • Arabic-speaking staff for programme implementation
  • Organisations with experience in politically sensitive contexts
  • Regional organisations spanning multiple Mediterranean countries

Typical proposal challenges

  • Context-specific knowledge of political and institutional environments in each country
  • Arabic language requirements for community-level work
  • Sensitivity around political conditions that affect eligibility of certain activities
  • Navigating the differences between NDICI Neighbourhood and NDICI Development instruments

How INTERALTER supports Mediterranean projects

  1. Mediterranean Call Monitoring

    We monitor EU Delegation calls across North Africa and the Levant, covering Arabic, French and English language calls.

  2. Arabic-Language Partner Search

    We identify and engage Arabic-speaking co-applicants and local partners in Mediterranean partner countries.

  3. Neighbourhood South Proposals

    We write NDICI Neighbourhood South proposals with knowledge of EU Mediterranean policy frameworks and country-specific context.

Common questions

Is there EU funding available for work in Palestine?
Yes. The EU is one of the largest donors in Palestine, funding projects through EU Delegation Ramallah, UNRWA, and direct calls to NGOs. The political context requires careful navigation but significant grant opportunities exist.
What languages are EU Mediterranean proposals written in?
Most EU Delegation calls in the Mediterranean accept proposals in English and sometimes French. Some country-level calls may accept Arabic. We write proposals in the language required by the specific call.

Related regions

  • africa
  • middle-east
  • western-balkans