FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
(Issue 5– June 2010)
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Contents
1.
Introduction and purpose of update (page 3)
2.
Funding Opportunities – New Calls
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
NWOP 2007-13 (ERDF) (page 4)
ESF (page 8)
Calls for Economic and Employment Projects (page 10)
Calls for Environmental Projects (page 12)
Calls for projects Working with Young People (page 18)
Calls for projects with the Community and Voluntary Sector
(page 24)
Calls for Cultural Projects (Page 28)
Other miscellaneous calls for projects (page 30)
3.
Partner Searches (page 34)
4.
New and Future Calls (page 36)
5.
Index (page 39)
Prepared by:-
Susan Parkinson, Catherine Spencer and Amjad Agil
Regeneration Programmes Group
Manchester City Council
28th June 2010
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Section 1
Introduction and purpose of update
Attached is the fifth Funding Opportunities Update. The update is designed to provide
information on available funding from various sources and is meant to be a useful tool
for obtaining funding for both Council Officers and for our contacts in the wider
community.
The update is divided into a number of sections:
 Section 2 details new and existing funding opportunities with the European
Programme for 2007-13 listed first followed by miscellaneous funding split into
various areas of interest. Of particular interest in this issue are the following:
o Page 24 – Reaching Communities –funds projects that help people and
communities who are most in need, and can really make a difference.
Projects can be new or existing activities, or be the core work of an
organisation. Projects should respond to needs identified by communities,
and should help those most in need including those people or groups who are
hard to reach.
o Page 24 – Community Wildlife – allows local groups and communities to get
more involved in their local wildlife by funding projects that bring local people
together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area.
o Page 30 – Football Foundation Facilities Grant Scheme - to build, develop
and/or refurbish facilities in order to sustain and/or increase participation in
football and other sporting activities.
 Section 3 lists searches from organisations seeking partners to form joint bids for
funding.
 Section 4 are new and future calls for funding where there is only limited information
available and further information will follow.
 Section 5 is an index and lists all funding opportunities with their deadline and page
number. Opportunities highlighted in bold are new and are being reported for the
first time in this bulletin.
In order for RPG to assess the effectiveness of the information contained in this and
previous updates and in order to populate the Dashboard within the Regeneration
Business Plan, a survey will be sent out shortly.
Please note: Information has been sourced by Regeneration Programmes Group (RPG) from a number
of external sources and, although every attempt has been made to ensure that the information is correct,
it is recommended that requirements are checked on funders’ websites and advice sought from RPG and
Regeneration Managers before making funding applications.
For further details on any of the content please contact
Sue Parkinson, Catherine Spencer and Amjad Agil
Regeneration Programmes Group
0161 234 3717
s.parkinson@manchester.gov.uk/ c.spencer@manchester.gov.uk/
a.agil@manchester.gov.uk
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Section 2 a - North West Operational Programme (NWOP)
2007 -13.
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Venture Capital Loan Fund
Funding provides a flexible equity package, which can include Mezzanine Finance (loan
linked to equity), from £250K to £1 million. This type of funding is particularly helpful to
fast growing innovative businesses which have been unable to attract growth capital
from traditional sources.
Eligible applicants must be Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) (with up to 250
employees, €43m turnover).
Investments will be made in support of activity in the northwest: businesses must be
based within the region.
To be eligible, businesses must be able to demonstrate:
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Located in the Northwest - covering Greater Manchester, Lancashire,
Merseyside, Cheshire and Cumbria, Merseyside.
Viable business plan
The ability for rapid growth.
Have an experienced management team, or the desire to build one.
The business is in a growing market, with a clear strategy for long term
expansion.
Demonstrate competitive advantage - a clear technological advantage, a novel
product or service or innovative distribution channel.
Businesses that are not eligible would include:
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Those subject to collective insolvency proceedings.
Those in commercial property investment
Retail businesses
Those covered by EC sector restrictions including the production of synthetic
fibres, shipbuilding, coal and steel, agriculture, including fisheries but excluding
the processing and marketing of such products
Those which fall within the definition of a "business in financial difficulty" under
the "Community Guidelines on State Aid for Rescuing and Restructuring firms in
difficulty"
Investments will be structured and priced according to current market practices.
More information can be found here:
http://www.nwdabusinessfinance.co.uk/venture-capital-loan-fund
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AA 1.1 – Developing High Value New Enterprise
NWDA has announced an on-going call under strand 2, 3 & 4. Action Area 1.1 targets
business with growth potential
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Strand 2 - Supporting Enterprise Promotion Activity & Enterprising
Behaviours
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Ups
Strand 3 - Support for the Provision of Incubator Space for High Growth Start-
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Strand 4 - Support for the Enhancement of Incubator Services
Activity under these strands is for projects which help high value start-ups to establish
and grow. The emphasis is on businesses which will generate Gross Value Added for
the Northwest economy.
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is: - on-going
Further information: http://www.erdfnw.co.uk/funding-guide/fundingpriorities/priority1/action-area-11
AA 1.2 Developing Higher Added-Value Activity in Target Regional Sectors
NWDA has announced an on-going call under AA 1.2. The funding is for projects which
will provide tailored and targeted support to businesses and supply chains; support
Sector Skills and Productivity Alliance activity to help businesses increase their market
share; help businesses extend their customer base beyond the region (especially
internationally); and help businesses strengthen their competitive position in the higher
value aspects of target regional sectors.
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Strand 1: Regional Pan-Sector Internationalisation Support
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Strand 2: Regional Sector Programmes
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Strand 3: Merseyside Sub-Regional Priority Sector Support
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is: - on-going
Further information: http://www.erdfnw.co.uk/funding-guide/fundingpriorities/priority1/action-area-12
AA1.3 – Increasing Sustainable Consumption and Production
NWDA has announced a new call for Expression of Interest under Strand 5 of Action
Area 1.3
Strand 5 supports larger individual projects to install low carbon technologies, resource
efficient infrastructure, recycling services and renewal energy at locations which provide
for or are used by SMEs (e.g. business parks, incubation units, etc) or which will provide
exemplars in the integration of low carbon technologies or processes.
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There are clear links to Investment Frameworks AA3.2 (Developing High Quality Sites
and Premises of Regional Importance) and AA4.3 (Employment Creation for Areas of
Regeneration Need), both of which support the development of sustainable site
development.
Activity under this strand will focus on existing sites and premises or new developments
where these activities are additional to that supported under AA3.2 and AA4.3.
Bidder Briefing sessions have already been held in Manchester; copies of the
presentations can be downloaded from:
www.manchester-enterprises/fundingprogrammes/nwop/nwop_page8.htm
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is:- on-going
Further information: http://www.erdfnw.co.uk/funding-guide/fundingpriorities/priority1/action-area-3-aa13
AA 3.2 – Developing High quality Sites and Premises of Regional Importance
Activity under this strand will focus on projects which support the development of
Regional Strategic Sites, specifically projects that develop high quality environments
using: landscaping; public realm, including gateway features; ICT connectivity; energy
management; green infrastructure; and transport plans.
AA3-2 focuses on: knowledge-based businesses and high value added sectors;
creating the right “sense of place”; and tackling of brownfield land issues.
Sites listed of interest to MCC.
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Central Park
Manchester Piccadilly Basin/Oxford Road Area of Opportunity
Salford Quays/Irwell Corridor Area of Opportunity
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Sport City
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is:- on-going
Further information: http://www.erdfnw.co.uk/funding-guide/fundingpriorities/priority3/action-area-32
AA 4.2 – Supporting Linkages to Key employment Areas
Funding is for projects which links areas of regeneration need to economic opportunities
in peripheral parts of the region and in disadvantaged communities close to areas of
strong employment growth
Strand 1: Linking People to Employment
Strand 2: Transport Linkages to Employment
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is: - on-going
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Further information: http://www.erdfnw.co.uk/funding-guide/fundingpriorities/priority4/action-area-42
AA 4.3 –Supporting Employment Creation for Areas of Regeneration Need
Funding is for projects which support a targeted, holistic programme of employment
creation in prioritised regeneration areas that face low employment rates. Activity is
under the following strands
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Strand 1: Support for Development of Employment Sites in Target Areas;
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Strand 2: Support for Integrated Projects, which Through Physical Investment will
Directly Support.
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is: - on-going
Further information: http://www.erdfnw.co.uk/funding-guide/fundingpriorities/priority4/action-area-43
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Section 2 b – European Social Fund (ESF)
The delivery of ESF for the 2007-13 programme is through Co-Financing Organisations
(CFOs). These for the North West are the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the
Department for work and Pensions - Job Centre + (JC+). LSC deliver activity within
both Priority 1 and Priority 2, whereas JC+ delivers in Priority 1 only. The role of the
CFOs is to bring together ESF and domestic funding for employment and skills so that
ESF complements domestic programmes. The delivery is through a commissioning
process to ensure alignment with key partners, and can be delivered through Multi Area
Agreements or in the commissioning of ESF, ERDF and NWDA ‘Single Pot’ funding.
Process for Accessing Funding
Any public, private or third sector organisation that is legally formed, and able to deliver
ESF provision can apply for funding to a Co-financing organisation (CFO). Individual
and sole traders cannot apply. CFOs make ESF available through a process of open
and competitive tendering. It is delivered through a single stream of funding, so no
‘match funding’ has to be found.
JCP – are looking to vary existing contracts to focus new funds on clients who are
facing greatest disadvantage in the labour market and particularly those who have been
unemployed for 6 months or more.
LSC – are looking to ESF to provide individuals affected by the downturn with careers
guidance services and to equip them with new vocational skills to access alternative
employment. Vocational provision will be secured from existing Train to Gain providers.
Applying for ESF Funding
The CFOs for the North West (LSC and JC+) have both released Co-Financing Plans.
These plans, which are available to download from the ESF website
(http://www.esf.gov.uk/ ) and provide full details of their ESF programmes, including
objectives, funding available, project selection and tendering arrangements, monitoring,
etc.
Regional Priorities
There are two priorities within the English ESF programme for 2007-13 and these are
designed to focus ESF spending on specific activities to ensure that it reaches people in
most need of support. There are two main priorities within England:
Priority 1 – Extending Employment Opportunities
The priority will support projects to people with disabilities and health conditions; in
particular, it focuses on people who are most likely to face disadvantage or
discrimination.
Within this Priority there are two Measures, details of which are below:
AA1-1: Improving Employability and Removing Barriers to Work. - The Aim of this
measure is to improve employability and skills of the unemployed and economically
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inactive people (including supporting them, where appropriate, to become selfemployed), to enable them to gain, retain and progress in work. This includes reengaging disadvantaged groups in the labour market and tackling barriers to work.
AA1- 2: Increasing Participation of Young People – The aim of this measure is to
reduce the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training
(NEET), or are at risk of becoming NEET in order to improve their employability and
skills to enable them to successfully make the progression into work.
Priority 2 – Developing a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce
The priority will support projects to train people who lack basic skills or qualifications
needed in the workplace. In particular it focuses on those who are least likely to receive
training. It supports training for managers and employees in small enterprises, reducing
gender segregation in the workplace; increasing the number of workers qualified to
Level 2 and where justified, Level 3
Within this Priority there are also two Measures, details of which are below:
AA2-1: Supporting Skills for Life – The aim of this measure is to increase the
numbers of people with basic skills and supporting progression from foundation to Level
2 learning, in order to improve progression of people into and within work and to meet
the skill needs of employers.
AA2- 2: Supporting Training at Level 3 and above – The aim of this measure is to
provide training at Level 3 and above, especially where it is linked to the needs of
employers and addressing skill shortages and facilitating actions to support other
aspects of the framework.
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Section 2c – Calls for Economic Projects
Micro-Loans to Unemployed and Small Entrepreneurs
On 8 March 2010 the EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers agreed on a new
facility to provide loans to individuals who have lost their jobs and want to start or further
develop their own small business. A starting budget of the European Microfinance
Facility has reached €100m (approximately £87.7m), which could leverage more than
€500m (approximately £438.6m) in cooperation with international financial institutions
such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. The initiative is part of the EU's
response to the financial and economic crisis and is especially targeted at people who
cannot normally obtain credit because of the crisis and the associated lack of credit
supply. It is thought the facility could result in around 45,000 loans over a period of up to
eight years. In addition, the possibility for these same people to benefit from interest
rate rebates through the European Social Fund will make it easier for them to start their
new business.
Micro-credit in this context means loans under €25,000 (approximately £21,927). It is
tailored to micro-enterprises, employing fewer than 10 people (91 per cent of all
European businesses), and unemployed or inactive people who want to go into selfemployment but do not have access to traditional banking services.
More information is available here:
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=836&langId=en
Or contact the office info@greater-manchester.eu
Transitional Loan Fund
NWDA has announced a £15m transitional venture capital and loan fund for businesses
in the region, which is being supported by ERDF; created to ensure that there is no gap
in public finance support to Northwest businesses whilst details of the new long-term
Northwest Venture Capital & Loan Fund are completed.
Transitional Loan funding of £50,000 to £250,000 is available to established and viable
small and medium enterprises facing a temporary shortfall in their working capital due to
the unprecedented combination of credit crunch and global economic downturn.
The funding is not intended to replace traditional borrowing but will be available to
companies who are finding it difficult to obtain working capital in the current climate.
Eligibility:
Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) within the European Union definition of an
SME (up to 250 employees, €43m turnover). Lending to larger businesses may be
allowed in exceptional circumstances, subject to prior agreement with the NWDA.
Loans will be made in support of activity in the Northwest: businesses must be based in
or have a significant part of their operations within the region.
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Businesses must be able to demonstrate:
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good management and viable business plans
an ability to service the borrowing required or refinance it when commercial
markets stabilise
an inability to obtain sufficient funding from conventional sources and that
The absence of such funding is exposing the business to the risk of failure to
achieve its growth potential, significant short term contraction or endangering its
existence.
Transition funding will normally only be made where the existing financiers (including
bankers) are, at the time of application to the transition fund, willing to maintain
borrowing facilities on agreed terms. Loans from the fund may not be used to pay down
existing borrowings. Applicants, through their business plans, should be able to
demonstrate a positive impact on jobs, either through job creation or job retention
Deadline: Ongoing
Further information: www.nwdabusinessfinance.co.uk/transitional-loan-fund/how-toapply.
The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)
British companies are to be supported to develop new products and services in diverse
areas such as health, defence, transport and construction through a novel £100m
government scheme (SBRI).
Public sector organisations will invite British companies to submit ideas and develop
new technologies – which the public sector organisation could then buy to help improve
public services.
Further information:
http://www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/smallbusinessresearchinitiative.ashx
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Section 2d – Calls for Environmental Projects
Parks for People
Local Authorities as well as not for profit organisations that own public parks and
gardens can apply for grants of between £250,000 and £5 million for the regeneration of
parks and public gardens (including squares, walks and promenades).
Applicants will need to raise at least 30% of the project costs from their own sources
and partnership funding, either as cash or non-cash contributions. The ‘Parks for
People’ programme has a two-stage application process; the next deadline is 31 August
2010. To learn more, see www.hlf.org.uk/.
Action Earth
Action Earth provides grants of up to £50 to assist groups in carrying out environmental
projects. Promotional material such as stickers, tabards and certificates may also be
provided.
Examples of projects include:
 Planting up a wildlife area;
 Erecting bird/bat/hedgehog boxes in a nearby wood;
 creating a community garden; and
 Cleaning up a local area.
Projects are accepted from charitable organisations, trusts, voluntary or community
groups, schools, residents' groups and parish councils.
Deadline for applications are 23 June and 7 July 2010. See www.actionearth.org.uk for
further information
Green Homes’ Loan Scheme
On 2 March 2010 the British Government proposed a new law to fight climate change
and cut fuel poverty which gives British households the possibility to take soft loans to
improve the efficiency of their homes. The aim is to overcome the high upfront cost of
home refurbishments, for example to insulate lofts, thicken walls and install draughtproof windows, by allowing people to take out long-term loans at subsidised interest
rates. The British government hopes high demand will entice private sector lenders
including banks, energy companies and low-carbon technology installers to supply
loans at low rates of interest. The plan depends on new legislation to tie new loans to a
house rather than a person, allowing residents to move house independently of whether
they have re-paid the debt or not.
We are awaiting clarification on the status of this scheme from the new
administration.
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For more information please see:
http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_do/consumers/saving_energy/hem/he
m.aspx
Alternatively, contact the office: info@greater-manchester.eu
Biffaward Small Grants
The 2009 Biffaward Small Grant Scheme is now accepting applications. The scheme
offers quick access to low levels of funding – applications for funds of between £250
and £5,000 for projects that cost no more than a total of £10,000.
The site of the project must be within 10 miles of a Biffa operation, - Biffa is currently
developing a state of the art facility in Trafford park, and must also be within the same
distance of a landfill site and be eligible with ENTRUST under Category D [regulator of
the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF)].
ENTRUST are the Government-appointed regulator of the Landfill Communities Fund
(LCF) and do not fund any works. There are two methods of receiving funding through
the LCF. These could be either:
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From an organisation that distributes the monies on a landfill operator's behalf.
These are commonly known as Distributive Environmental Bodies (DEBs). The DEB
that is operating within Manchester is Groundwork Manchester
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directly from a Landfill Operator (LOs);
Deadline: Ongoing
Further information: www.biffaward.org
Your Heritage (HLF)
Not-for-profit organisations with ideas for a community-focussed heritage project can
apply for funding of between £3,000 and £50,000 to turn their ideas into reality.
Funding is available towards projects that care for and enhance the natural landscape
as well as historic buildings, places and objects.
Deadline: Funding available for 5 years, applications can be made at any time
Further information:
http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/yourheritage.aspx
Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2 – Extended (LCBP2E)
This is part of the UK Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF), a joint DECC/Defra
fund to bring forward the demonstration and deployment of low carbon energy and
energy efficiency technologies.
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Grants are available for the installation of micro generation technologies to public sector
buildings (including schools, hospitals, housing associations and local authorities) and
charitable bodies under phase 2.
Phase 2 has received an additional £35 million of funding and sees the current
programme deadline for grants to be made and installations to be completed extended
from 1st July 2009 until April 2011, up to the introduction of Feed-in Tariffs and the
renewable heat incentive.
Deadline: April 2011
Further Information - www.lowcarbonbuildingsphase2.org.uk
Sustainable Energy Investments in Cities
The European Commission has adopted the Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
programme. The IEE budget is €96 million, of which 15 million is foreseen for
developing the potential of municipalities and regions to accelerate local investments,
notably in building s and urban transport. This is the first time financial support has
been provided for technical assistance helping cities to develop bankable projects or
investment programmes in the field of urban sustainable energy. The Programme
provides financial support to local, regional and national initiatives in the fields of
renewable energy, energy efficiency and transport.
The objectives of the programme are;
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Foster energy efficiency and the rational uses of energy resources
Increase the uptake and demand for energy efficiency
Promote new and renewable energy sources and support energy
diversifications
Stimulate energy efficiency and the use of new and renewable energy
sources in transport
Promote security of energy supply
Up to 75% of eligible costs can be funded and there has to be a minimum of 3 partners
from 3 different eligible countries
MCC has signed up to the Covenant of Mayors in their implementation of their
sustainable energy plans; this allows us to access the funds.
Further Information
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/index_en.html
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European Territorial Cooperation Programme (2007-13)
In the 2007/13 programme special emphasis for territorial cohesion has been placed on
using interregional cooperation to help meet the Lisbon and Goteborg targets on
creating a dynamic knowledge based economy which is also sustainable
Environmental priorities for funding under this programme are:
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Sustainable environmental development
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Promoting a safe & healthy environment
There are 3 distinct types of cooperation funded;
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Cross-border co-operation €5.6billion funding over 7 years – North West is not
eligible
Trans-national cooperation €1.8 billion funding over 7 years
Interregional co-operation €0.4 billion funding over 7 years
The UK participates in 2 Trans-national programmes;
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Interreg IVB Atlantic Programme (2007-13)
Interreg IVB North West Europe Programme (2007-13)
Interreg IVB Atlantic Area Programme
The Atlantic area programme covers Ireland and the western parts of the UK, Spain,
France and Portugal. Total funding available is €97.8m. Funded to date is €26m,
which leaves a significant amount available.
The fund will be used to co-finance projects that maximise the diversity of NWE’s
territorial assets by tackling common challenges through transnational cooperation. To
this end, the Programme seeks organisations that are resolute in their ambition to
contribute to a cohesive and sustainable territorial development of North West Europe.
The programme funds the following priorities
Priority 1 – Innovation Networks
Priority 2 – Marine Environment & Renewable Energies
Priority 3 - Accessibilities and Transport
Priority 4 - Urban Development
Further Information:
http://atlanticarea.inescporto.pt/call-for-projects-2009-1/forms-and-guidelines
Interreg IVB North West Europe Programme (2007-13)
The programme has 4 priorities. Those that relate to environmental are;
Priority 2 – Sustainable management of natural resources and of natural and
technological risks
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Objective 2.1 – To promote an innovative and sustainable approach to natural
resource management, including water, landscapes, biodiversity and energy and waste
management
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Objective 2.2 – To promote an innovative approach to risk management and
prevention, in particular water management in the context of climate change
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Objective 2.3 – To promote a transnational and spatial approach to improving the
quality of soil, water and air, to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce
noise pollution
The share of funding is €86million
Priority 4 – Promoting strong and prosperous communities at transnational level
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Objective 4.2 – To identify and develop collective actions that will improve the
environmental quality and attraction of towns and cities including the sustainable use of
the cultural heritage, tourism, the creative economy and sustainable and innovative
energy practices
The share of the funding is €68 million
Further information:
http://neweurope.eu/index.php
LIFE + (European Fund for the Environment)
The European Commission has approved funding for 196 new projects under the
second call for the LIFE+ programme. The EU will contribute €207.5 million to a total
investment of €431 million. The following areas are covered;
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Nature and biodiversity (to improve the conservation status of endangered
species)
Environment policy & governance (development of innovative policy ideas,
technologies, methods and instruments)
Information and communication (to disseminate information and raise the profile
of environmental issues and provide training and awareness-raising).
Deadline: September 2010
Further Information:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm
Low Carbon Market Development Programme
The programme will be funded with £1 million of ERDF and £1.3 million from the
NWDA. The Low Carbon market falls under the “improving your resource efficiency”
product, part of Solutions for Business, the Governments package of publicly funded
business support designed to help companies start and grow. The programme will be
delivered by Envirolink Northwest, aims to overcome barriers to the adoption of
renewable energy generation across the Northwest.
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The programme will run for 3 years, providing intensive support to all stakeholders in
the renewable energy market on a sub-regional basis, providing dedicated technical
support across the region with regard to planning, finance and network connection.
Further Information
www.envirolinknorthwest.co.uk
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Within the EU the EIB has 6 priority objectives for its lending, including Sustainable,
Competitive and Secure Energy. The EIB’s 5 priority areas under this Energy theme
are;
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Renewable energy
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Energy efficiency
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Research, Development and Innovation
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Diversification and security on internal supply
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External energy security and economic development
European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA)
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched
the ELENA grant which aims to help local and regional authorities make investments in
energy efficiency and renewable energy. The initiative intends to support cities and
regions providing the provision of technical assistance, structure and implement
projects in the most efficient way so they can attract outside finance. Technical
assistance, supported by the ELENA facility, can be provided to a local or regional
authority or another public body or a grouping of such bodies coming from the countries
participating in the Intelligent Energy-Europe (IEE) programme. The investment
programmes supported by the facility shall contribute to achieving the 20-20-20
objectives*. Full details of the conditions attached to the grant financing and an
explanatory brochure are available at:
http://www.eib.org/products/technical_assistance/elena/index.htm
* The EU 2020 targets are: 20% cut in emissions of greenhouse gases by 2020,
compared with 1990 levels; a 20% increase in the share of renewables in the energy
mix; and a 20% cut in energy consumption.
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Section 2e - Calls for projects Working with Young People
Call for Proposal: Youth in Action Programme
On 15 June 2010 the Official Journal of the EU published a call for proposals under
'Action 4.3 - Youth Support Systems - Support to youth workers' mobility and exchange'.
The call supports experimental exchanges of your workers, with a view to promoting the
acquisition of new skills and competences, better adaptation to the changes of young
peoples' needs and enriching their profiles as professionals in the field . Proposals can
be submitted by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), bodies active at European
level in the field of youth (ENGO), which have member organisations in at least eight
programme countries of the 'Youth in Action' programme and public bodies based at
regional or local level.
Projects should be based on a solid partnership between two partners from two
different programme countries of which at least one from Member State, acting
respectively as sending and host organisation of the youth worker(s) involved in the
project. One of the two partners assumes the role of coordinating organisation and
applies to the Executive Agency for the whole project on behalf of both.
Projects must start between 1 March 2011 and 30 June 2011. Projects will have a
maximum duration of 12 months. The duration of the activity will have a minimum
duration of two months and a maximum duration of six months. The call has a total
budget of €600 000 and the maximum EU contribution per project shall not exceed €25
000.
Deadline: 22 October 2010.
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/funding/2009/call_action_4_4_en.php
E-Skills UK – Make IT Happy
Primary and junior schools across the UK are invited to enter this technology
competition, which aims to reward innovative and creative use of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) resources for the benefit of the school, pupils and the
local community.
A cash prize of £1,200 will be available for the winning school from each of the English
regions and Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. From these entries, £4,000 (first
place), £2,500 (second place) and £1,500 (third place) will be awarded to three overall
winners.
The theme for 2010 is 'Get your community online'. It is all about rewarding the good
work that primary schools are doing to show their communities how to make use of the
exciting possibilities of the Internet.
Entries may be in any format, for example, podcasts, flyers or a website.
The ICT project must be undertaken by a group of pupils aged 9-11.
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The closing date for entries is 30 July 2010.
http://makeithappy.cc4g.net/Whos-Involved/e-skills-UK/
UNLTD Sport Relief Award Programme
The UnLtd Sport Relief awards programme has the aim of encouraging young people in
the UK to use sport to tackle social issues in their communities.
Groups of young people aged 11-21 are eligible to apply for grants to enable those with
innovative ideas to set up projects of community benefit. As well as a cash award,
young people will also receive a tailored package of support from a dedicated
Development Manager who will be on hand to provide support, guidance and mentoring
in order to develop and deliver initiatives.
Three types of awards are available:
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Try It awards of up to £1,000.
Shape It awards of up to £5,000.
Do It awards of up to £10,000.
The underlying principles of the programme are as follows:
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Creating a common vision and sense of belonging for all young people.
Making sure the diversity of young people’s backgrounds and circumstances are
appreciated and positively valued.
Understanding those from different backgrounds have similar life opportunities.
To develop strong and positive relationships between young people from different
backgrounds.
Applications can be made at any time.
Do It Awards will be made every three months with the first application deadline being
12 July 2010. Go to http://www.unltdsportrelief.com/ for more details.
Social Enterprise Feasibility Grants for community organisations
These grants are for organisations that have ideas and need assistance with project
development with the aim to develop to such a level that they can qualify for investment.
Loans are a fundamental part of this element and bringing organisations to the point
where they are ready to take on a loan is the ultimate aim of the Fund.
Business development grants of £10,000-£20,000 are available for project development
and there are a handful of grants of up to £75,000 for larger projects.
Each organisation will receive either support from the Community builders’ business
support team or business development grants for up to five days of support with
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external consultants of professional advisors. This could cover a wide range of needs
including:
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Feasibility studies
Lease negotiation
Developing successful planning applications
Business development
Advice on winning and delivering contracts
Market analysis and development
Professional fees for architecture, legal advice etc
Intensive support
The organisations selected will be the ones who best show their commitment to
becoming sustainable and becoming investable i.e. able to take on a loan.
To find out if you might be eligible, please see:
http://www.communitybuildersfund.org.uk/how-to-apply/core-application-criteria.
For general information, please see
http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/feasibilitygrants2/.
Four Acre Trust
Four Acre Trust supports charities working in the following areas:
 Mentoring schemes
Mentoring schemes for young people aiming to achieve a significant change in lifestyle
and aspirations. They cannot fund schemes linked to school or college.
 Youth work in local communities
Core costs of local youth organisations using volunteers to deliver programmes for
young people aimed at improving their future prospects. They cannot fund schemes that
are properly the responsibility of the youth service.
 Breaks and holidays for young people
They support charities providing opportunities for young people and their families to
experience challenging activities on a holiday or short break. They expect beneficiaries
or their families to contribute to the cost. They do not fund overseas trips or visits to
holiday camps unless it can be shown the beneficiaries cannot participate in something
more challenging.
 School holiday activity schemes
They will part fund so long as beneficiaries make a contribution to the cost. They cannot
support schemes that are simply a child care service during school holidays.
 Adventure and other training centres
They support charities booking places at adventure training centres. They do not
directly fund centres or bursary schemes.
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They support core costs and like to repeat funding.
You don't have to be innovative – just efficient at your service provision and must
respond promptly, succinctly and factually to any queries they raise relating to your
application.
For more information about applying, please see www.fouracretrust.org.uk.
European Youth Foundation (UK)
The European Youth Foundation is an independent, international, non-governmental
organisation dedicated to the positive development of children and young people
throughout the world. To support its objectives the Foundation makes grants to
international not for profit youth organisations and networks. The types of activities
supported include international youth meeting, the development of projects that benefits
young people and help towards the administrative costs of eligible organisations and
networks. In addition the Foundation also funds a range of pilot projects.
The next application deadline is the 1st October 2010. For more information please see:
http://www.eycb.coe.int/EYCBwwwroot/index.asp?language=eng&url=/EYCBwwwroot/E
NG/EYF.asp
BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need provides grants for up to three years to properly constituted not
for profit organisations working with disadvantaged young people aged 18 or under.
Within the BBC Children in Need grants programme, organisations can apply for Small
Grants of £10,000 or less per year for up to three years and for Main Grants of over
£10,000 per year for up to three years. Funding is available to organisations (including
schools) that work with young people who are suffering from illness, distress, abuse or
neglect, are disabled, have behavioural or psychological difficulties and / or are living in
poverty or situations of deprivation.
Last year the programme made grants of £33 million to over 1,500 organisations.
Examples of projects that recently received funding are:
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27A Access Artspace Ltd (£21, 690) - the project provided drama sessions for
children and young people with a disability and their siblings;
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Relate Northamptonshire (£58, 589) - the project provided counselling for
disadvantaged children and young people in six schools in Northamptonshire,
who have experienced domestic abuse, drug and alcohol abuse and family break
up;
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Bushbury Nursery School in Wolverhampton (£67,645) - the project developed
and provided a series of Stay and Play sessions, a toy library, and outreach work
for children and their parents in the Bushbury area.
The next closing date is the 15th July 2010.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/general_grants.shtml
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Foyle Foundation Schools Library Programme (UK)
State funded secondary and primary schools as well as dedicated schools catering for
those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) that do not have or want to improve their
libraries can apply for funding through the Foyles Foundation Schools Library
Programme. This programme recognises that there is no statutory requirement for
schools to have a library and that many school libraries are in a desperate situation
through under funding and underdevelopment. Encouraging children to read widely from
an early age will provide a major boost to improving literacy levels, which is a current
key educational objective.
Priority will be given to funding library books. The Foundation will also consider
contributions towards library software, necessary IT equipment and specialist
seating/desks. Preference will be given to schools which can clearly demonstrate that
their library can be maintained and renewed in the future. The average grant made
under this programme is £10,000.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/how-to-apply/state-schools.php
Big Challenge (UK)
UnLtd, the charity that supports social enterprises, has announced that the Big
Challenge competition will be open for application under a new theme from the end of
April 2010. The Big Challenge is a competition for young people funded by Vodafone
and youth charity "V", along with social enterprise foundation and competition
organisers UnLtd. The contest offers either groups of young people or those working on
their own aged between 16 and 25 the chance to win a share of £60,000 funding to
carry out projects that use volunteering to help tackle the problems facing the 21st
century. This year’s Big Challenge theme focuses on bringing communities together.
Individuals can apply on their own or in a group with other young people. Applications
can be submitted in any creative format and will be short listed by Unlit Youth
Leadership Team before a final vote by the public. Successful applicants will get part of
the Challenge fund they will have their project costs paid for and support and mentoring
over the rest of the Challenge year to make their ideas a reality.
More information is available here: http://www.bigchallenge.org.uk/
Connecting Classrooms
Connecting Classrooms is a global programme that creates partnerships between
clusters of schools in the UK and around the world. These partnerships bring an
international dimension to young people’s learning, to improve their knowledge and
understanding of other cultures and prepare them for life and work as global citizens.
Partnerships last for three years, initially and participating schools are eligible for
funding to support activities and projects that sustain the link during that period. All
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schools involved in Connecting Classrooms will work with partner schools on
collaborative curriculum projects, receive professional development for teachers and
school leaders and be eligible for International School Award accreditation.
Grants are offered to schools to support the development of partnerships and to cover
project-related costs. Grants are also offered to local authorities and other co-ordinating
bodies to cover the costs of co-ordinating the project for their cluster of schools. In both
cases, the level of funding available depends on the countries involved in the
partnership.
Deadline: Application dates vary depending on which part of the world applicants want
to work with
Further information:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-connecting-classrooms.htm
Grants for Small Scale Youth- Led Projects
The NGO Peace Child International has created the "Be the Change" Programme to
support young people in getting involved in local community action and development
projects. The aim is to encourage young people to "be the change" they want to see in
their communities. In order to make this possible, Peace Child International has created
a small-scale grant programme for youth-led projects. Applicants must be below 25
years old and have a project that concentrates on the development of their community
at a local level. Be the Change desk officers are available to guide and advise on
identifying local issues, priorities and problems and to help young people provide their
own solutions. Projects supported should be: those which are genuinely youth-led;
those which benefit the community rather than individual need (grants are not to support
school fees or personal trips); those which have a detailed budget of up to €500; those
which have two experienced and committed adults to mentor the project following the
principles of co-management; those which have measures of achievement (indicators)
by which projects may be evaluated; those which can be either income-generating
(funds to start up a small business etc) or non-income generating social programmes
(for health, education, environment clean-up or community improvement) which are of
genuine and lasting community value.
Deadline: 31 October 2010.
More information please contact info@greater-manchester.eu
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Section 2f– Calls for Proposals working with the Voluntary
and Community Sector
Reaching Communities: England
The budget for Reaching Communities will be at least £100 million each year until 2013.
Reaching Communities funds projects that help people and communities who are most
in need, and can really make a difference. Projects can be new or existing activities, or
be the core work of your organisation.
It will fund projects that respond to needs identified by communities, and those that fund
projects that help those most in need including those people or groups who are hard to
reach.
The fund wants to encourage the following changes to communities as a result of the
funding:
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people having better chances in life, including being able to get better access to
training and development to improve their life skills
strong communities, with more active citizens, working together to tackle their
problems
improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to
access and enjoy
healthier and more active people and communities.
You can apply to Reaching Communities if you are:
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a registered charity
a voluntary or community group
a statutory body, (including schools)
a charitable or not-for-profit company
a social enterprise – a business that is chiefly run for social objectives, whose
profits are reinvested in the business rather than going to shareholders and
owners.
For more information call the Lottery Funding Helpline on 0845 275 00 00 or go to
www.lotteryfunding.org.uk
Community Wildlife
The Community Wildlife scheme celebrates the year of Biodiversity by allowing local
groups and communities to get more involved in their local wildlife. Community Wildlife
will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife
in their local area.
The programme will fund between £300 and £10,000 for projects that:
 improve rural or urban environments for people to enjoy, for example by:
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o protecting wildlife habitats
o creating a nature trail, woodland walk or wildlife garden for people to enjoy
o improving natural community spaces, such as rivers, ponds and
woodlands.
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get people more active and healthier, for example by:
o exploring parks, rivers and the countryside to look for rare or endangered
species
o encouraging people to take up gardening or go on nature walks
o providing opportunities for children to learn about nature through play.
Groups eligible to apply are:
 not for profit groups,
 local councils,
 schools and
 health bodies.
The programme has 3 deadlines for applications: 21st July 2010, 22nd September 2010
and 24th November 2010.
Kerrygold Community Awards
The Kerrygold Community Awards have been set up to recognise and reward
community projects in the UK, where groups of individuals have worked together to
achieve something in their community.
From the beginning of June until the end of August, each of Kerrygold's tubs and packs
of butter will contain a unique number. Applicants will have to buy special packs of
Kerrygold butter, and enter the unique number from the pack on the website. In doing
this, 10p will go to the Community Awards fund.
Kerrygold are also giving away five prizes of £2,000 to be won instantly when the
unique number from special packs has been entered, and a project has been voted on.
Projects should be aimed at helping the immediate community in which they are based
(only the community within a 10-mile radius of the applicant’s base), and should be
staffed by members of that community. Projects should be non-profit generating and
should not be initiated by national registered charities.
Entries must be submitted by 31 July 2010. For further details please see:
http://www.kerrygoldcommunityawards.co.uk/
Get Connected Investment Project
The Get Connected Investment Project is a capital grant scheme for registered
providers of adult social care in England and independent sector organisations
supporting personalisation in adult social care.
It will enable them to improve access for their users, carers, visitors and staff to
information and communications technology (ICT) so that they can use the power of the
internet to communicate, learn and train.
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The Get Connected Investment Project will provide grants up to a value of £20,000.
Cycle 2 (launch April 2010) is open to:
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Private and voluntary sector adult social care providers offering services in England
and registered with the Care Quality Commission.
organisations not necessarily registered with the Care Quality Commission, but that
are providing adult social care services or supporting users and carers to access or
development, with a status which means they are capable of receiving funding (e.g.
a registered charity or company).
A registered care provider with 250 or more full-time equivalent staff is not eligible
for investment in this cycle, but may be eligible in Cycle 3 or Cycle 4. The maximum
grant is £20k.
Cycle 3: (launch July 2010) will be open to:
 registered providers or social care organisations eligible for cycles 1 or 2
 Adult social care organisations of all sizes (including large registered providers),
seeking funding for developing or transferring innovative uses of ICT to extend
personalisation. Organisations with more than 50 full-time equivalent staff will be
expected to identify matched funding.
Cycle 4: (launch November 2010) will be open to:
 registered providers or social care organisations eligible for cycles 1, 2 or 3
 Registered social care providers with 50 or more full-time equivalent staff with
proposals to extend the use of their ICT resources to include independent
personal assistants or staff from micro or small organisations, private or
voluntary, to support their learning, training and professional development.
For more information and to see whether you are eligible, please look on
http://www.scie.org.uk/workforce/getconnected/index.asp.
Church Urban Fund
Applications sought from churches and faith-based groups under its Mustard Seed
Fund to enable these organisations to test and try out new ideas.
Organisations are also engaged in social action by supporting them to initiate, develop
and formulate ideas and opportunities in preparation for undertaking larger pieces of
work.
Funding can pay for specific activities but not for on-going revenue expenditure, deficit
funding or retrospective spending.
Deadline: Ongoing
Further information: http://www.cuf.org.uk/mustardseed.aspx
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Social Enterprise Investment Fund
Big Issue Invest is launching a Social Enterprise Investment Fund. This will provide
long-term, growth capital for social enterprise that have a clear social purpose,
compelling business model, strong management and which can demonstrate a
sustainable revenue stream and growth potential. They will mainly be looking to finance
the growth of established social enterprises, but will also consider financing some early
stage businesses.
Investment may be used for a variety of purposes, for example, working capital, asset
purchase or acquisitions of other businesses, converting them into social enterprises.
Investments will be from £50,000 to £500,000, with the possibility of additional future
investment depending on the success of the business. The model is not based on
taking large equity stakes in business with a 3 – 5 year exit plan. They may take a
longer view and look to generate returns through cash flow in a manner which does not
jeopardise the social objectives of the business.
Deadline: TBA
Further information: http://www.bigissueinvest.com/loan_finance.aspx
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Section 2g – Calls for Cultural Projects
Eranda Foundation
The Eranda Foundation seeks to support research into medicine and education,
encourage the arts and support social welfare.
Applicants should submit a written description of what their charity does, details of the
proposed project, and a breakdown of the anticipated costs of the project. Applications
are not accepted from organisations that are not registered charities or from individuals.
The deadline for applications in 2010 is 31 August 2010. To get more information
please call 01296 689157 or e-mail eranda@btconnect.com .
Media Box/Mini Media Box (The Media Trust)
Communication charity, the Media Trust, has launched an £8m fund, offering grants of
between £500 and £5,000 to small charities to run youth-led media projects to operate
from 2009-2011.
Applications are welcomed from registered charities, trusts and incorporated
associations and not-for-profit, non-statutory youth and community-based organisations
in England, with an annual turnover of under £100k. Partnerships with creative media
bodies are encouraged to apply – smaller community and grassroots organisations with
little or no media experience are favoured.
Deadline: Ongoing
Further information: www.media-box.co.uk
Collaboration Grants
The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) is an independent non-governmental
organisation that promotes cultural participation and cooperation in Europe and beyond.
Collaboration grants fund transnational, cross-sectoral activities by artistic and cultural
organisations working together or with organisations from other sectors. Up to 80% of
project costs will be supported. The average grant awarded is €15,000 and the
maximum is €30,000.
The main applicant must be a cultural or artistic independent organisation from Europe
which can collaborate with partners from the same field and/or with transnational
partners from other sectors, i.e. the leading cultural organisation can decide to develop
a partnership with, for example, an environmental organisation, an activist group or an
academic body.
The second 2010 deadline for the receipt of completed application forms is 6
September.
http://collaborationgrants.eurocult.org/
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Golsoncott Foundation
This Foundation aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the
public in the arts generally and in particular the fine arts and music, including providing
access to the arts for young people and developing new audiences.
Applications should include the following: a clear and concise statement of the project;
whether the award sought will be for the whole project or a component part; whether the
applicant organisation is of charitable status; evidence that there is a clear benefit to the
public; the amount requested should be specified; whether this is the only source of
funding being sought (if not, all other sources of funding should be indicated, including
those that have refused funding).
Wherever possible an annual report and accounts should accompany the application
along with any other supporting information deemed relevant.
Grants vary but are unlikely to exceed £5,000. All applications for awards should be
sent by post by the end of the month preceding the month of the Trustees meeting
(February, May, August and November).
For more details, contact Golsoncott Foundation, 53 St Leonards Road, Exeter EX2
4LS; Tel: 01392 252855.
Arts Council - Grants for the Arts
After a temporary suspension, the Arts Council England are once again accepting
applications for its flagship Grants for the arts scheme.
There have not been any changes to the programme's eligibility or application criteria:
individuals and organisations (i.e. artists, performers, promoters, arts organisations,
local authorities etc.) are eligible to apply.
Funding can be used to support activities such as: projects and events; research and
development; education activities; bursaries; organisational development and touring.
Supported activities should generally last up to three years and should engage people
in arts activities, or help artists and arts organisations to carry out their work. Grants to
individuals range from £1,000-£30,000, and grants to organisations range from £1,000 £100,000.
For further information, see: www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/grants-arts/.
Film Fund (UK)
The UK Film Council has announced that they have £15 million a year to invest across
the development, production and completion of feature films through the Film Fund. The
fund will support UK filmmakers who are emerging or world class and capable of
creating distinctive and entertaining work. Applications are welcome for all kinds of film from commercial mainstream to experimental, from genre movies to personal stories,
from documentaries to animation to live-action fiction.
Applicants will need to submit two written proposals - one creative, and one strategic.
There is no deadline. Decisions are made on a monthly basis.
http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/filmfund
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Section 2h – Calls for other Miscellaneous Projects
Call for Proposals: Preparatory Action in the Field of Sport
22 May the Official Journal of the EU published a call for proposals for implementation
of a preparatory action in the field of sport. The call is in accordance with the European
Commission’s decision adopting the 2010 annual work programme on grants and
contracts for the preparatory action in the field of sport and for special annual events.
The main goal of this call is prepare future EU sport actions based on the priorities set
in the White Paper on Sport.
The call has a budget of €2.5m supporting transnational projects submitted by public
bodies or civil society organisations in order to identify and test suitable networks and
good practices in the field of sport. The three following areas for actions have been
identified: the fight against doping, promoting social inclusion in and through sport,
promoting volunteering in sport. The EU maximum financial contribution is 80 per cent
of the total eligible costs, 50 per cent of staff costs. Projects must start between 1
December 2010 and 31 March 2011 and end no later than 30 June 2012. The
Commission department responsible for implementation and management of this action
is the Sport Unit of the Directorate-General for Education and Culture. All practical
information and application documents will be published here shortly. Deadline: 31
August 2010.
For more information, please contact the office
http://www.greater-manchester.eu/Members/NewsContent.aspx?cd=2373
Football Foundation Facilities Grant Scheme
This scheme’s aim is to provide funding to build develop and/or refurbish facilities in
order to sustain and/or increase participation in football and other sporting activities.
The types of facilities that can be funded include, grass pitches drainage/
improvements, changing rooms, floodlights, artificial turf pitches, pavilions and
clubhouses. Funding is also available for revenue purposes e.g. a football development
officer.
Schools as well as other educational establishments, local authorities and other not-forprofit organisations are eligible to apply. The Foundation will usually fund up to 50% of
eligible costs but can in exceptional circumstances fund up to 90% of eligible project
costs.
Applications can be submitted at any time and further information can be found at
www.footballfoundation.org.uk/our-schemes/facilities-scheme/.
Comic Relief – UK Grant Programme
Comic Relief's UK Grant Programme aims to bring about positive and lasting change in
the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK by investing in work that
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addresses people's immediate needs, as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and
injustice.
Registered charities and voluntary organisations are invited to apply for grants of
between £25,000 and £40,000. Grants are available to cover running or capital costs of
organisations or projects under the following programmes:
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Mental Health
Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women
Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People
Young People and Alcohol
Young People with Mental Health Problems
Local Communities
http://www.comicrelief.com/apply_for_a_grant
ACT Foundation
ACT provides grants to individuals and other charities, with the aim of enhancing the
quality of life for people in need, (specifically the mentally and physically disabled).
Grants generally fall into the following areas:
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Building - funding modifications to homes, schools, hospices etc.
Equipment - provision of specialised wheelchairs, other mobility aids and equipment
including medical equipment to assist independent living.
Financial assistance - towards the cost of short-term respite breaks at a registered
respite centre.
Projects that intend to be a platform for continuing services will be expected to
demonstrate sustainability. ACT would be concerned to be a sole funder of projects that
require ongoing support.
Decisions on grants of up to £50,000 are normally made within one month of receiving
your application. Decisions on grants over £50,000 can take up to three months.
Full details are available on www.theactfoundation.co.uk.
The Pilgrim Trust (UK)
The Pilgrim Trust has announced that the priorities for their Social Welfare programme
have changed. Through this programme the trust aims to break cycles of dependency
and to help develop a sense of social inclusion in disadvantaged or marginalised groups
within the UK. The fund aims to support projects; that support people who misuse drugs
and alcohol; in prisons and projects that provide alternatives to custody. Grants of up to
£5,000 will be rewarded through their small grants scheme, and grants over £5,000
through their main grant fund. The Pilgrims Fund also provides funding for projects that
seek to conserve historical buildings, monuments and collection, and also projects that
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promote awareness either by making collections more available or supporting academic
research, through their Preservation & Scholarship programme.
There are no deadlines. Applications can be submitted any time.
http://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/index.php
Welcome Trust Society Awards
The Welcome Trust has announced that its Society Awards are now open for
applications. Society Awards provide grants of over £30,000 for ambitious and creative
projects that engage people of all ages and walks of life with developments in
biomedical science on a regional or national scale. Projects should aim to achieve at
least one of the following; stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical
science through various methods; examine the social, cultural, historical and ethical
impact of biomedical science; and encourage new ways of thinking about biomedical
science. The scheme is open to anyone with a good idea for engaging people with
developments in biomedical science. This might include: mediators and practitioners of
science communication; science centre/museum staff; artists; educators; health
professionals; and academics in bioscience, social science, bioethics and history.
Grants will normally be awarded through organisations, but individuals can apply.
The closing date or applications is the 12th October 2010.
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Grants/SocietyAwards/index.htm
Call for Proposals: Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)
On 23 March 2010 the Official Journal of the European Union published a new call for
proposals under the LLP - Support for European cooperation in education and training.
The call provides support for raising national awareness of lifelong learning strategies
and of European cooperation in education and training and also for transnational
cooperation in the development and implementation of national and regional lifelong
learning strategies. Activities must start between 1 January 2011 and 31 March 2011
with maximum project duration of 12 months. The call has a total budget of €2.8m and
financial contribution from the Agency cannot exceed 75 per cent of the total eligible
costs. The maximum grant per project varies between €120,000 and €350,000.
Deadline: 16 July 2010.
For more information please contact info@greater-manchester.eu
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2008/call/index_en.htm
Rural Development Programme
NWDA has announced that £3.7m in grants is available for rural businesses, farms and
community ventures based in Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Jointly funded by
Defra and the EU, the aim of these grants is to transform the rural economy. There are
four main objectives:
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developing new ways to add value to farm and forestry products
cooperating on R&D of new products and processes
helping farms diversify into non-agricultural activities and
creating and developing small rural businesses
The maximum grant available for Manchester projects is £20,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Further information: http://www.nwda.co.uk/areas-of-work/working-withcommunities/rural-development.aspx
Abbey Charitable Trust
The Trust funds a number of activities which support local communities and
disadvantaged people; particularly (but not solely) in areas where the Trust has a
presence. They will only support projects that meet one (or more) of the following three
priorities to help disadvantaged people:
Education and Training
This does not have to be formal training or lead to a qualification but could be part of
lifelong learning. You would need to demonstrate how disadvantaged people would
directly benefit from this training and how it will make a lasting contribution to the local
community.
Financial advice to help people manage their money
This priority would include giving advice and helping disadvantaged people to take
control of their money. It could include budgeting skills as well as managing the financial
challenges that arise from being a carer, unemployment, break up of relationships,
disability and ill-health. These are just a few examples - any project helping people to
make informed choices about their finances might meet this priority.
Community Regeneration
This would include projects where different parts of the community work together to help
improve the local area. Just two examples might be young people and older people
working together or disabled and non-disabled people jointly working on a project. We
would be particularly interested in funding environmental projects as well as activities
which help bring different groups together.
Deadline: Ongoing
Further information: http://www.santanderfoundation.org.uk/whatwefund.aspx
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Section 3– Partner Searches
RS Partnership Grants Scheme
Grants of £250 - £3,000 will be available to support teachers; scientists and engineers
to help develop science projects. The aim is to make the teaching of science more
interesting within primary and secondary schools. The Partnership grants scheme forms
partnerships to allow teachers to increase their scientific knowledge and to give
scientists and engineers the chance to develop their communication skills and engage
with enquiring young minds.
Any primary or secondary school teacher or practicing scientist/engineer can apply as
long as the students involved in the project are aged 5-18. Applications must be made
together with the partner, and need to be signed by the teacher, partner and schools'
head teacher. The next round will open on the 6 September 2010 and close on the 5
November 2010. See www.royalsociety.org/Partnership/ for further details.
Partner Search : DAPHNE III
The Association of Colleges in the East of England would like to join a partnership bid
focusing on developing teachers' awareness and capacity to raise awareness with
young people in three areas: street and peer violence, media violence, and corporal
punishment of children. The Association works with 30 colleges who teach children age
14 to 19 years and adults in lifelong learning. The colleges have statutory duties for
child protection and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The first phase of the 24-month project will focus on research of best practice across
Europe to look at best methods to raise awareness with children of the three areas
above. This will include student and staff visits to other partners to share ideas. A
second phase will focus on provision of training to raise awareness among teachers
who work with children. The project aims towards improvements in awareness-raising
of children of each area and capacity building for teaching staff to ensure long term
dissemination of project outcomes. The Association would welcome partners who are
experienced in working with students in the 14-19 age range and have experience of
teacher development and working with young people.
For more information please contact: Debbie Dear, Deputy Chief Executive, Association
of Colleges in the Eastern Region (England), Debbie.dear@acer.ac.uk, Tel: +44
(0)1480 468198
Habitats and Landscape to Promote Sustainable Development
The Umbria Region in Italy is looking for partners to join a project that focuses on the
development of actions linked to biodiversity and the preservation of natural heritage
(NATURA 2000 sites). The project will promote the development of sustainable coastal
management activities, enhancing the attractiveness of the area, thus supporting of
socio-economic development and sustainable tourism by protecting the cultural heritage
and landscape. The aim of the project is to build a network between European regions
with river landscapes in natural and protected areas, building a partnership involving
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countries, including the UK, which have already joined the European Landscape
Convention.
Relevant partners for the project could be from any region of the EU, with the necessary
conditions of having a river landscape presented within an area protected by the 1992
Habitat Directive 92/43/EEC and being able to meet the financing requirements of the
project (from 15 to 20 percent). The total budget of the project is estimated around €
1.75 millions
For more information related to the project please contact the project manager, Mr.
Endro Martini or the project assistant, Mrs. Roberta Panella.
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4 - New and Future Calls for Proposals
Faith Working with Government Fund
A £1million fund has been recently unveiled to help faith groups have their voices heard
by Government and public bodies and to help them play their part delivering public
services. National faith based organisations will be invited to bid for a share of £1m
funding that help them develop a bigger voice and strengthen their capacity to challenge
and engage Government. The money is focused on making sure these organisations
have the tools they need to do the job and could be used for activities including training
in fundraising.
Applications will be through open competition, and bidding will open in summer 2010.
More details will be published when available.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/1507453
EIB – Universities Research Action
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has proposed a new sponsorship with its EIB –
Universities Research Action, under EIBURS (EIB University Research Sponsorship
Programme). This programme provides grants to university Research Centres working
on research topics and themes of major interest to the EIB, which in 2009/2010
academic year, is expected to be Urban Development Funds (UDF’s) in Europe:
Opportunities, Structures, Operations. One of the main objectives will be to provide
UDFs with knowledge of the risks and opportunities associated with long-term
investment in European cities.
Sponsorships will be up to €100,000 per year for a three year period
Further Information: EIB Website
Future Internet Strategy
The European Commission had published an EU-wide internet innovation strategy
linking governments and different industry sectors across Europe. The strategy aims to
improve key infrastructures to our economy and society by making them better able to
process large amounts of data in their daily tasks. The Commission urges governments
and industry to work together so that European research focuses further on key internet
technologies and their fast application to daily life. The Commission will kick start this
public-private partnership with a call for proposals in 2010. Altogether €300m has been
earmarked for this initiative over the 2011-2013 period – a figure that is to be matched
by industry.
Transport and the Internet of the Future
The European Commission on 29th October presented a strategy to promote Europe’s
development of smart internet –powered infrastructures, calling on governments of the
EU Member states and their information and communication technologies (ICT) sectors
to take full advantage of the increasing demand for innovative applications of the
internet to make existing infrastructures like energy grids or traffic management “smart”.
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This can result in less congested roads and better more efficient energy delivery, by
connecting physical objects, such as cars or mobile devices with infrastructures. The
Commission will launch a partnership between public authorities and major ICT players
with a budget of €200m for 2011-2013.
Call for Proposal: Media 2007- Training
On 5 February 2010 the Official Journal of the European Union published a call for
proposals in the field of 'Training' under the European Commission Media Programme.
The call has a budget of €2.5m.
Eligible candidates must be registered in one of the EU27 countries, EFTA countries
(Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and Croatia. Applicants can be: film
and television schools, universities, specialist vocational training establishments, private
companies in the audiovisual sector, or organisations/professional associations
specialising in the audiovisual sector. Their activities should contribute to improving the
continuous vocational training of professionals in the audiovisual sector.
The projects shall last for a maximum period of 12 months, with a financial support from
the European Commission that cannot exceed 50-60 per cent of the total eligible costs.
The eligible actions should aim at developing the capacity of audiovisual professionals
to understand and integrate European dimension to their work by improving expertise in
the fields of economic, financial and commercial management, new audiovisual
technologies or script project development.
Deadline 09 July 2010
Call for Proposals: Trans-European Transport Network
On 19 May 2010 the European Commission launched three new calls for proposals
under the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The additional calls have a total
budget of €172m financing European transport infrastructure projects. These include
projects in the fields of motorways of the sea (€85m) and river information services
(€10m), under the multi-annual programme. This funding is in addition to the call for
proposals in the field of air traffic management systems and functional airspace blocks
(ATM/FABs) which closed on 30 April 2010, with a maximum budget of €20m.In
addition, the annual programme has been fine-tuned in 2010 allowing preparation for
future transport priorities, notably making transport greener, and increasing the
participation of private partners in infrastructure projects. The 2010 annual work
programme complements the efforts developed under the multi-annual work
programme. Unlike in previous years, it is focused on three priorities:
Priority 1: Promoting the development of an integrated and environmentally friendly
transport system (up to €30 million);
Priority 2: Accelerating/facilitating the implementation of TEN-T projects (studies for all
modes, works for mature projects, notably in the rail and inland waterways sectors), as
well as projects supporting the Single European Sky policy (up to €40 million);
Priority 3: Studies to support public-private partnerships (PPPs) (up to €7 million).
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This funding complements the €7.16b which has already been allocated under the
2007-13 TEN-T programme to around 300 projects covering all transport modes across
the EU - air, rail, road and maritime/sea, plus logistics and intelligent transport systems.
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 August 2010. In addition, on 31 May 2010
the TEN-T Executive Agency is organising the TEN-T Info Day event which will take
place in Brussels. The Brussels office will participate and report back.
For more information, please contact the office
Greater Manchester Brussels Office
Tel: +32 2 229 5375
info@greater-manchester.eu
http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/apply_for_funding/follow_the_funding_process/calls_for_p
roposals_2010.htm
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Index
Fund Name
Page Deadline
Section 2 a - North West Operational Programme (NWOP)
2007 -13.
Venture Capital Loan Fund
4
Ongoing
AA 1.1 Developing High Value New Enterprises
5
Ongoing
AA 1.2 Developing Higher Added-Value Activity in
5
Ongoing
1.3 Increasing Sustainable Consumption and Production 5
Ongoing
AA 3.2 Developing High Quality Sites and Premises of
6
Ongoing
AA 4.2 Supporting Linkages to Key Employment Areas
6
Ongoing
AA 4.3 Supporting Employment Creation for Areas of
7
Ongoing
Targeted Regions
Regional Importance
Regeneration Need
Section 2 b – European Social Fund
8
(ESF)
Section 2c – Calls for Economic Projects
Micro Loans to Unemployed and Small Enterprises
10
Ongoing
Transitional Loan Fund
10
Ongoing
The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)
11
Ongoing
Section 2d – Calls for Environmental Projects
Parks for People
12
31-08-2010
Action Earth
12
07-07-2010
Green Homes’ Loan Scheme
12
Ongoing
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Biffaward Small Grants
13
Ongoing
Your Heritage (HLF)
13
Ongoing
Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2 – Extended
13
April 2010
Sustainable Energy Investments in Cities
14
Ongoing
European Territorial Cooperation Programme (2007-13)
15
Ongoing
Interreg IVB Atlantic Area Programme
15
Ongoing
Interreg IVB North West Europe Programme (2007-13)
15
Ongoing
LIFE + (European Fund for the Environment)
16
09-10-10
Low Carbon Market Development Programme
16
Ongoing
European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA)
17
Ongoing
(LCBP2E)
Section 2e
Calls for projects Working with Young People
Call for Proposal: Youth in Action Programme
18
22-10-10
E-Skills UK – Make IT Happy
18
30-07-2010
UNLTD Sport Relief Award Programme
19
12-07-10
Social Enterprise Feasibility Grants for community
19
Ongoing
Four Acre Trust
20
Ongoing
European Youth Foundation (UK)
21
01-10-10
BBC Children in Need
21
15-07-2010
Foyle Foundation Schools Library Programme (UK)
22
Ongoing
Big Challenge (UK)
22
Ongoing
Connecting Classrooms
22
Ongoing
Grants for Small Scale Youth- Led Projects
23
31-10-10
organisations
Section 2f– Calls for Proposals working with the
Voluntary and Community Sector
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Reaching Communities: England
24
Ongoing
Community Wildlife
24
24-11-10
Kerrygold Community Awards
25
21-07-10
Get Connected Investment Project
25
Ongoing
Church Urban Fund
26
Ongoing
Social Enterprise Investment Fund
27
Ongoing
Eranda Foundation
28
Ongoing
Media Box/Mini Media Box (The Media Trust)
28
Ongoing
Collaboration Grants
28
Ongoing
Golsoncott Foundation
29
Ongoing
Arts Council - Grants for the Arts
29
Ongoing
Film Fund (UK)
29
Ongoing
Section 2g – Calls for Cultural Projects
Section 2h – Calls for other Miscellaneous Projects
Call for Proposals: Preparatory Action in the Field of
Sport
30
31-08-2010
Football Foundation Facilities Grant Scheme
30
Ongoing
Comic Relief – UK Grant Programme
30
Ongoing
ACT Foundation
31
Ongoing
The Pilgrim Trust (UK)
31
Ongoing
Welcome Trust Society Awards
32
12-10-10
Call for Proposals: Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)
32
16-07-10
Rural Development Programme
32
Ongoing
Abbey Charitable Trust
33
Ongoing
RS Partnership Grants Scheme
34
05-11-10
Partner Search : DAPHNE III
34
Unknown
Section 3 – Partner Searches
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Habitats and Landscape to Promote Sustainable
Development
34
Unknown
Section 4- New and Future Calls for Proposals
Faith Working with Government Fund
36
Unknown
EIB – Universities Research Action
36
Unknown
Future Internet Strategy
36
Unknown
Transport and the Internet of the Future
36
Unknown
Call for Proposal: Media 2007- Training
37
09-07-2010
Call for Proposals: Trans-European Transport Network
37
31-08-2010
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