Development Sweden #42. Sida Opens for "Transition Applications" and Allocates Three Billion for Return Migration

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Welcome to a new issue of Development Sweden. The Swedish government has announced plans to allocate three billion kronor from Sida's budget for migration-related initiatives, including the creation of return centers, as part of a new strategy focused on migration, return, and voluntary repatriation. Sida has also opened transitional support applications for strategic partner organizations until September 2025, although many are still waiting to hear about their future funding. The new strategy is expected to bring overall funding cuts, particularly for organizations receiving larger grants.

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Civil society: Sida opens for “transitional applications”

Three billion from the aid budget to return migration

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Civil society: Sida opens for “transitional applications”

Sida has invited the so-called SPO organizations to apply for support during the transition period until 30 September 2025. At the same time, organizations are still waiting for a decision on which ones will proceed to the next round of Sida's selection process for new agreements. Sida also announces that the amounts will generally be lower in the coming strategy.