Nationwide Financial Support for Voluntary Returnees (REAG/GARP Program 2023) Open
The REAG/GARP Program 2023 supports displaced persons who wish to voluntarily return from Germany to their home country or a third country. It offers comprehensive financial assistance for travel costs, travel allowances, and essential start-up aid for a new beginning. The program is a humanitarian aid offer from the federal and state governments, administered through the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Who is funded: Target Groups and Requirements
This funding program is aimed at displaced persons who wish to voluntarily return to their home country or migrate to a receptive third country. It sets specific legal and personal conditions to enable an orderly and permanent departure while supporting a fresh start in the destination country.
What is funded: Eligible Measures and Services
The program offers a comprehensive range of financial aid and in-kind benefits tailored to the needs of voluntary returnees. This includes support for travel and transport, allowances for travel time, and essential assistance for starting anew in the destination country.
Type and Extent of Funding: Financial Details
The REAG/GARP Program provides financial support in the form of grants, the amount of which depends on age, family status, and destination country. Various components such as travel allowances and start-up aid are offered, with a maximum start-up aid of €4,000 per family. Additional services such as housing and medical support are available in certain destination countries.
Conditions and Requirements: Participation and Program Regulations
Specific conditions apply to participation in the REAG/GARP Program regarding application and implementation. Applicants must meet certain requirements, confirm the voluntary nature of their departure, and waive legal remedies. Funding is subsidiary and linked to the fulfillment of clearly defined criteria.
Application Procedure: Step-by-Step to Funding
Applications for the REAG/GARP Program are submitted through authorized counseling centers in Germany. These centers coordinate the process with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which is responsible for program implementation.
Legal Basis: Authorization and Guidelines
The REAG/GARP Program is based on specific guidelines and is established as a humanitarian aid program of the federal and state governments. It is subject to relevant laws and regulations in the field of asylum and residence law.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€4,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany (country of departure), worldwide (destination countries)
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Displaced persons
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI), Federal States
Managed By: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Additional Partners: Municipal authorities, welfare organizations, specialized counseling centers, central return counseling centers, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)