Transcript Document

D2N2 LEP: European Structural and
Investment Funds 2014-2020
Richard Kirkland
ESIF Coordinator
Nottingham Youth Employment
Initiative
Purpose of the
Presentation
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To give a basic overview of the YEI application
process
To explain the governance and partnership
arrangements involved in successfully managing
and delivering the YEI programme
To outline the nature, range and scope of activities
to be delivered within the YEI programme
To give an opportunity to seek further clarification
To give an opportunity to network and collaborate
as appropriate
YEI Application
Process
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Calls open from 23 March 2015
ESIF Funding Finder at
https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds
http://www.d2n2lep.org/EUFunding/Calls-Guidance-andApplication-Forms
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2 stage process
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Outline application
Full application £5.5m
Applications must be made on line
ESIF
Strategies
(set out local
strategic
priorities)
ERDF / ESF
Operational
Programmes
European Structural & Investment Fund 2014-20
Open Route
Inception to Funding Agreement
(excluding Opt-Ins, Fis, SUDS)
Applicant
Outline Application
against Call
Specification
Full
Application
Funding
Agreement
Managing Authority
Local
Implementat
ion Plan
(Scope and
Timing of
Calls
Publish
Call
Call
Specificatio
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LEP ESIF Programme
Board
Assess Outline
(Gateway &
Core Selection
Criteria)
Promote
and
Publicise
Call
Assess
Application
against ESIF,
call
specification
and Prioritise
Full Technical
Appraisal
(Core
Selection
Criteria)
Assess Full
application
and review
technical
appraisal
against ESIF
and prioritise
Selection
into
Programm
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Discuss
and
endorse
selection
ESIF Guidance
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Guidance published on gov.uk
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ERDF and ESF Selection criteria
ERDF and ESF Eligibility rules
State Aid Law Guidance
Publicity / logos / templates requirements
TA Guidance
Outline Application form and guidance
Full application form and guidance
IT system
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LOGASNET interim system
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A ‘forms’ engine
Allows on line application / assessment / appraisal
Allows data transfer to final system
Interim solution
Gateway ID required by applicant
Timelines
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Outline application deadline 22nd May
Assessment of outline application by 22 June
Full applications closed by end of July
Appraisal / Decision by early September
Funding Agreement issued mid September
Completed by 31 July 2018
Core Selection
Criteria
Strategic Fit
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Relevant outputs for the Priority Axis
Aligned to ESIF strategy
Add value / not duplicate existing provision
Value for money
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Efficiency
Economy
Effectiveness
Management and Control
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Expertise, capacity and capability
Management, systems and processes
Financial requirements and liabilities
Core Selection
Criteria
Deliverability
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Operation is deliverable - risks /constraints etc.
Secured required level and evidence of match
Compliance
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Compliant with ESIF procurement requirements
State aid – eligible to receive grant aid
Aid granted to 3rd parties is permissible – managed in
accordance with State Aid regulations
Publicity – guidance compliant
National Eligibility Rules
Cross cutting themes
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Gender Equality and non discrimination
Sustainable development
Domestic Match
Funding
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£1 of YEI must be matched by £1 of D2N2 ESIF
allocation which in turn must be matched
domestically
Domestic match funding must be within the scope
of the YEI i.e. the rules on eligible geographic
areas, participants and activities apply to the
match funding as well as to the specific YEI
money and the ESF
Applicants will be responsible for securing eligible
domestic match funding
Considerations when
applying for ESIF
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Collaborative approach
Demonstrating the need for your
project
Match funding as appropriate
Cash flow
Compliance – State Aid, EU
procurement
Financial Management
Project Management
D2N2’s ‘ESIF’ role
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A local ESIF 2014-2020 strategy for;
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£104.4m ERDF (European Regional Development
Fund):
 Supporting business, particularly SMEs
£104.4m ESF (European Social Fund)
 Supporting people with employment and skills
£5.5m EAFRD (European Agricultural Fund for Rural
Development)
 Supporting economic growth in rural areas
Bring partners together to ‘oversee’
implementation and spend through its ESIF
Programme Board
High Level Targets
ESIF has specific outputs and outcomes: D2N2 have
set the following broad targets for the programme
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5000 businesses receiving support – e.g. ICT, low
carbon, SME competitiveness
400 new enterprises supported
15,000 people supported to find employment
8,000 people supported in relation to social
inclusion
2,500 businesses improving skill levels
D2N2 ‘ESIF’
Funding by Priority Axis
Fund
Priority Axis
ERDF
% of ESIF
Total
1 Innovation
2 ICT
20.9
10.5
20%
10%
10%
5%
3 SME Competitiveness
39.1
37%
4 Low Carbon
23.5
94.0
5.2
23%
90%
5%
18%
11%
44%
2%
5.2
5%
Total 1-4
5 Climate Change
ERDF
% of each
Fund
ESIF
6
Protecting the Environment /
Resource Efficiency
Total 5-6
Total ERDF
8 Employment
ESF
9 Social Inclusion
10 Skills
Total ESF
Total EAFRD
10.4
104.4
41.8
20.9
41.9
104.4
5.5
TOTAL ESIF
214.3
10%
100%
40%
20%
40%
100%
2%
5%
49%
19%
10%
19%
49%
3%
100%
Programme of Calls / Opt-Ins
FUND(s)
ERDF &
EAFRD
ESF
Calls / Opt In Commission
Combined Business Support and Innovation
Skills for Sector Growth, Enterprise and
Innovation
Approx
Value
TBC
Call Open
Autumn 2015
£7,500,000
Summer 2015
ERDF
Economic Infrastructure
£4,500,000
Summer 2015
ERDF
Sustainable Urban Development (Nottingham)
£5,000,000
Summer 2015
ESF
Time2Change
£6,000,000
Summer 2015
ESF
Social Inclusion Programme
£6,700,000
Summer 2015
ESF
Generating Outcomes
£1,000,000
Summer 2015
ESF
CAREERS Local
£2,000,000
Autumn 2015
ESF
D2N2 Youth Employment
£3,200,000
Autumn 2015
ESF & ERDF
Community Programme
£4,800,000
Spring 2016
ESF
Un-named - Employment
£1,500,000
Spring 2016
ESF
Social Inclusion (provisional)
£500,000
TBC
£42,700,000
Preparing for
Implementation
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HMG to agree ‘Operation Programmes’ with EC
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A Draft Local Implementation Plan
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Consultation
Learning from past programmes
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Delivered through ‘calls’ and ‘opt-ins
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‘Early Calls’ – out now!
ESIF ‘Early’ Calls
27th May
PA1: Innovation
£14,000,000
29th May
PA3: SME Competitiveness
£12,500,000
20th May
PA4: Low Carbon
£10,000,000
6th May
National Products – Business Support
£1,500,000
June
EMPLOY LOCAL (SFA Opt In)
£6,000,000
June
SKILLS LOCAL (SFA Opt In)
£7,000,000
22nd May
Youth Employment Initiative
£3,200,000
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Technical Assistance
www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
D2N2
ERDF Priorities
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Innovation – new products, new markets, business processes
Business Support – ICT, connectivity, incubation space
Access to Finance – early growth finance
Rural – Business Adviser/grants (EAFRD)
8 Priority Sectors – Actions Plans for Low Carbon,
Construction, Visitor Economy, Food & Drink Manufacturing, Life
Sciences, Transport Equipment Manufacturing, Transport &
Logistics, Creative Industries
D2N2 Growth Hub www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk/
D2N2 ESF Priorities
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Develop employer led, added value, flexible
provision to support and enhance mainstream
provision
Address market failure
Better prepare people to secure jobs
Remove barriers to employment
Engage with new businesses in skills
Coverage and coherence – D2N2 wide
access
D2N2
ESIF Governance
Lead role for LEPs – 7 year ESIF allocations
 Bring partners together to ‘oversee’
implementation - ESIF Programme Board
 Develop and agree ESIF strategy / Draft Local
Implementation Plan with partners
 Agree projects with Managing Authorities
 Monitor project delivery against strategy and
programme priorities
 Not responsible for administering the funds
(remains with Managing Authorities)
Process
for Assessing ESIF Applications
(Draft)
Core Delivery Principles ‘What good looks like’
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Impact and Scale:
Delivery Readiness:
Added Value
Local Value
Quality, Performance and Efficiency:.
Strategic Partnerships and Co-ordination of
Market Engagement
Flexibility and Responsiveness
Nottingham YEI
Call Requirements
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Call closes 22 May 2015
Completed by 31 July 2018
Minimum application £50,000
Capable of covering all Nottingham
Multiple funding agreements awarded
ESF contributes 66% of total eligible costs –
33% match from other eligible sources
Proof of match - to be identified in bid
Applications via LOGASnet.system
YEI Nottingham
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Scale of Need:
 10,000 individuals aged between 15 and 24 will be
NEET or unemployed and therefore eligible to
receive support from YEI funded interventions
Priority:
 Work in partnership with range of organisations to
ensure added value
 To add to, and not duplicate existing provision and to
add provision in key areas
 Build on lessons learnt (to develop and strengthen
effective pathways)
YEI Nottingham
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Recent positive trend in reducing NEET and JSA rates,
but partners identify build up of harder to reach young
people, including:
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Young people known to police and partner agencies
but not claiming benefits
Increase in YP becoming NEET at 17 and 18 –
dropping out of provision
Young people with additional barriers to engaging –
caring responsibilities, lone parents
Living in deprived areas of the city – barriers to
accessing employment, travel, community influences
Nottingham YEI
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Engagement and support for young people /
NEETs
Building upon existing provision to tackle those
who are furthest away and experiencing more
complex barriers to employment.
Extending provision to 25 – 29 year olds to
reach those excluded from current youth
provision
Creating further opportunities for those who
struggle to access existing support through a
series of incentive programmes.
Nottingham YEI
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Enhanced community-based engagement to employment
pathway
Specialist intensive support for 16-24 year olds engaged
with gangs, ex-offenders and those with mental health
issues.
Pre-traineeship assistance, including preparation for next
steps and support during the traineeship.
Self-employment - support for 18 -29 year olds to start
own business
Support to address barriers arising from limited access to
transport through sustainable transport solutions.
Focus on deprivation issues affecting 18 – 24 year olds in
the Nottingham North parliamentary constituency.
Links
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Call Document (www.gov.uk):
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D2N2:
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http://www.d2n2lep.org/EUFunding/ESF/YouthEmployment-Initiative-Nottingham
D2N2 Strategic Overview:
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https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investmentfunds/access-to-employment-project-call-innottingham
http://www.d2n2lep.org/write/D2N2_YEI_strategy.pdf
Support: Details of where guidance can be found are contained
throughout the calls document. In exceptional circumstances, if
there are issues with accessing the guidance, please contact:
[email protected]
Find out more…
Employment and Skills
[email protected] / 0115 957 8753
Business Support, Innovation, Rural
[email protected] / 0115 957 8745
General ESIF / Strategy
[email protected] / 0115 957 8744
[email protected] / 07867 178967
http://www.d2n2lep.org/EUFunding
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