An ESF Open Call has been launched to fund projects focused on providing specialist, well targeted and integrated support to those with multiple barriers and complex needs in the North East LEP area.
The call is for projects to deliver one or more of three strands of activities:
- Employment support for those with Protected Characteristics
- Employment support for workless housing tenants
- Employment support for offenders and ex-offenders
The nature and range of barriers to the labour market they face can require specialist and integrated support. This call looks to address the multiple factors that contribute to social exclusion and deprivation, impacting on economic growth.
For more information, download the call specification.
Location
The project must cover the North East LEP area including the Transition area of Durham and the More Developed area of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear.
Value
Approximately £8,000,000 of funding is available.
Deadlines
Outline application deadline: 4 December 2017.
Completion date
The project must be completed no later than 30th June 2021.
How to apply
To apply for funding under this call you will need to complete and send the Outline Application form to the email address provided in the call document. The guidance provides information to help you complete the form.
You are also advised to read the details in the call documents in order to produce an application that complies with the requirements and meets the needs set out in the Operational Programme. All this information, the related guidance and the European Social Fund Operational Programme can be found from the ESIF homepage.
Where to send completed applications
Completed Outline Applications must be submitted to 2014-2020.ESFAPPLICATIONS@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK