[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

June 24, 2025

€1,000,000 total budget

Supports strengthening Bank Al-Magrhib’s capacity to govern and regulate Morocco’s payments market to foster financial inclusion.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to enhance the institutional and regulatory capabilities of Bank Al-Magrhib, Morocco’s central bank, focusing on the governance and regulation of the country’s payments market. The grant supports projects that improve frameworks, policies, and operational mechanisms to make payment systems more accessible, efficient, and secure. The overarching goal is to foster greater financial inclusion, particularly for underserved populations, by promoting best practices and robust regulatory standards in digital and conventional payments. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: June 24, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €1,000,000 - The grant is structured as an action grant; specific award sizes and durations are not detailed but are expected to support significant institutional capacity-building efforts. --- ## Eligibility - Typically open to public sector bodies, regulatory authorities, or organizations with expertise in central banking, financial regulation, or payment systems. - Partnerships or consortia with relevant experience in financial inclusion, digital payments, or regulatory frameworks are encouraged. - Applicants must be eligible under the rules set by the European Commission’s Neighbourhood programme and able to operate in Morocco. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184152PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents and submission guidelines are available on the opportunity page, including the “avis de publication,” “fiche jumelage,” and English translation. - Registration in the Participant Register may be required before submission. --- ## Additional Information - The programme is part of the European Commission’s Neighbourhood funding, targeting Morocco. - The grant encourages the adoption of international best practices and standards for payment systems and financial sector regulation. --- ## External Links - [Full grant details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184152PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission main page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Programme overview: EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funding Portal Helpdesk | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Strengthening Bank Al-Magrhib capacity in the governance and regulation of the payments market in order to foster financial inclusion in Morocco

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