Call for Projects: Strengthening Support for Children and Young People in Mobility Situations (Morocco)

Deadline: 14-Sep-26

The International Social Service – General Secretariat (ISS-GS) is inviting Moroccan civil society associations to submit projects supporting vulnerable children and young people in mobility situations. Grants of up to MAD 2,000,000 are available for projects in Rabat, Casablanca, and Oujda that improve protection, education, healthcare, legal assistance, case management, and socio-economic empowerment for children and youth under 24. What Is the ISS-GS Call for Projects? The International Social Service – General Secretariat (ISS-GS) has launched a call for projects under Phase II of the Children and Youth on Migration Routes in North and West Africa (EJM) project. The initiative focuses on children and young people in mobility situations in Morocco, including: Other vulnerable young people on migration routes. The project is implemented through an expanded consortium involving ISS-GS, Helvetas, and Terre des hommes, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). What Does the Programme Aim to Achieve? The programme seeks to strengthen systems that allow children and youth on the move to exercise their rights and access essential services. The broader objective is to help vulnerable children and young people achieve safer, more dignified and sustainable outcomes. Where Must Projects Be Implemented? Projects must address clearly identified needs in one or more of the following Moroccan locations: Rabat Casablanca Oujda Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of the local context and the specific protection and service-access challenges faced by children and youth in these areas. What Activities Are Eligible? The call supports projects that provide direct services as well as activities that strengthen local protection systems. Child Protection and Case Management

Projects may support:

Individual case assessment and follow-up. Child protection services. Case management mechanisms. Referral systems. Family tracing or reunification-related support where relevant. Coordination among frontline service providers. Individual case follow-up is particularly important because funded projects must benefit at least 250 children and young people under 24 years of age in mobility situations. Number receiving healthcare or psychosocial support. Number receiving legal or administrative assistance. Number completing vocational training. Number of professionals trained. Number of referrals successfully completed.

Step 6: Demonstrate Sustainability

Explain how benefits will continue after funding ends.

Strong proposals should consider:

Capacity building. Local partnerships. Community participation. Institutional coordination. Replicable approaches. Strengthening existing protection systems. Why This Grant Matters Children and young people moving across borders can face significant barriers to education, healthcare, legal protection and social services. The ISS-GS initiative takes a rights-based and protection-focused approach, combining direct assistance with stronger local systems and professional capacity. For Moroccan associations, the opportunity is particularly relevant for organizations already working with migrant children, refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable young people. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

Proposing activities outside Rabat, Casablanca or Oujda without justification. Failing to identify a specific local protection need. Treating the grant as general organizational funding. Providing services without an individual case-management approach. Using vague beneficiary numbers or outcomes. Failing to explain coordination with local stakeholders. Ignoring gender-based violence prevention and beneficiary participation. Providing an unrealistic implementation budget. Failing to demonstrate previous experience with vulnerable children and youth. Designing activities that cannot continue or be replicated after the funding period. Frequently Asked Questions Who can apply for the ISS-GS Morocco grant? Legally constituted Moroccan civil society associations with relevant experience, local presence and sufficient administrative and financial capacity can apply. What is the maximum grant amount? The maximum available amount is MAD 2,000,000 for a single project. Which locations are covered? Projects must address identified needs in Rabat, Casablanca, or Oujda. Who are the target beneficiaries? The programme targets children and young people under 24 in mobility situations, including migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors and children separated from their families. How many beneficiaries must a project reach? Funded projects are expected to benefit at least 250 children and young people, with individual case follow-up required. What types of activities can be funded? Eligible areas include child protection, case management, education, healthcare, psychosocial support, administrative and legal assistance, vocational training, socio-economic integration, capacity building and community activities. What makes a proposal competitive? A strong proposal should demonstrate a clearly identified local need, relevant organizational experience, measurable results, beneficiary participation, gender-sensitive approaches, effective partnerships, innovation and sustainability beyond the grant period. Conclusion The ISS-GS EJM Phase II call provides an opportunity for Moroccan civil society associations to strengthen protection and support systems for vulnerable children and young people in mobility situations. With funding of up to MAD 2 million, the programme prioritizes practical interventions in Rabat, Casablanca and Oujda that combine direct assistance, case management, education, healthcare, legal support, empowerment and stronger local protection systems.