A New Call for Projects to Support Investment and Employment in Morocco
Investment Facility for Employment (IFE) Launches New Call for Project Proposals in Morocco
On April 15, 2026, the Investment Facility for Employment (IFE) announced its new call for project proposals in Morocco. This initiative aims to enable private companies, public organizations, and nonprofit structures to request co-financing grants for their investment projects.
According to an official statement, funding awarded may range from €800,000 to €10 million per project, covering between 25% and 90% of the total investment cost.
The primary objective of this program is to stimulate the creation of sustainable jobs in Morocco’s private sector.
A Program Supported by German Cooperation
The program is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), two key institutions of German development cooperation.
This financing mechanism supports investments capable of fostering economic growth, removing barriers to investment, and generating sustainable jobs in Morocco.
Targeted Investments to Create Sustainable Jobs
Eligible projects may involve various types of investments, including:
- The creation or expansion of production units;
- The acquisition of industrial equipment;
- The development of professional skills;
- Workforce training related to new investment projects.
These initiatives must demonstrate their ability to generate concrete and sustainable employment opportunities in the private sector.
A New Component Related to Training and Employment in Germany
For the year 2026, the IFE is introducing a new complementary financing option. Candidates will be able to apply for co-financing aimed at supporting training programs that lead to employment opportunities in Germany.
However, this option is reserved for projects that exhibit strong potential for job creation in Morocco.
Eligible training activities include:
- The construction or renovation of training facilities;
- Equipping classrooms or technical workshops;
- Language training;
- Strengthening technical skills tailored to the needs of the German labor market.
Concept notes that incorporate this international training dimension will receive priority during the evaluation process.
Timeline and Selection Process
Interested organizations can submit their applications between April 15 and June 30, 2026.
The selection process will take place in two phases:
- A pre-selection phase, based on the concept notes submitted by candidates.
- A thorough evaluation phase, during which pre-selected projects will be required to present detailed proposals.
At the end of this procedure, selected project leaders will be offered a grant contract.
Support for Candidates and Assistance
To assist candidates, the Investment Facility for Employment will implement a dedicated support service to address questions related to the application process and the various components of the call for projects.
Selection criteria and detailed information will be published on the Invest for Jobs platform, and online information sessions will also be organized.
A Program Aligned with the German Initiative “Invest for Jobs”
The Invest for Jobs initiative is spearheaded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
This initiative aims to promote the creation of quality jobs, improve working conditions, and strengthen social protection in eight partner countries in Africa, including Morocco, in collaboration with the private sector.
