Germany's Initiative to Support Moroccan Projects
A new project call will be launched on April 15, targeting private enterprises as well as public and non-profit organizations in Morocco. This initiative aims to support productive investments and training actions, prioritizing initiatives that are likely to lead to sustainable job creation.
Implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the German Development Bank (KfW), the Employment Investment Facility (IFE) will open a new call for project proposals in Morocco on April 15, allowing private companies and non-profit organizations to apply for co-financing grants.
To qualify for these grants, which range from €800,000 to €10 million per project and can cover between 25% and 90% of the total investment cost, projects must focus on job creation within the private sector. This "job creation" component supports investments that generate sustainable employment opportunities in Morocco and help remove barriers to investment.
Eligibility and Application Process
Eligible investments may include the establishment of production units, equipment purchases, skill development, and workforce training associated with the proposed job creation projects. In addition, in 2026, applicants can also request co-funding for training measures that may lead to future employment in Germany, provided they present a compelling job creation project in Morocco.
Eligible activities encompass the construction, renovation, and equipping of buildings, classrooms, or workshops tailored to training for both the national and German labor markets, as well as language training or technical skill enhancement based on the demands of the German job market.
Concept notes that include this component will receive priority in the evaluation process. Applications for projects in Morocco can be submitted from April 15 to June 30, 2026. Initially, the Facility will conduct a pre-selection based on the submitted concept notes.
Subsequently, pre-selected candidates will be invited to submit detailed project proposals, which will undergo thorough evaluation. Successful candidates will receive grant contracts. The selection criteria are published on the official "invest-for-jobs" website, with dates for online information sessions to be announced.
With the launch of this call for projects, the IFE will establish a support service to address inquiries related to the application process and components of the call. Once initiated, the support service will be accessible at "helpdesk-ife@invest-for-jobs.com". Furthermore, inquiries can be directed to "cfp-ife.2026@invest-for-jobs.com".
The Employment Investment Facility is an investment mechanism created by KfW as part of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development's special initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition." This mechanism offers African companies committed to fostering employment in Africa comprehensive support, connections, and financial assistance to overcome investment barriers. The special initiative operates under the brand "Invest for Jobs," aimed at creating quality jobs, improving working conditions, and enhancing social protection in eight partner African countries: Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia.
As reported by medias24.com.
