CLOSED Access to employment: project call in the Black Country

Call to run a project providing access to employment in the Black Country

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021), Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Rural Payments Agency
• Published: 24 March 2015
• Last updated: 26 May 2015 — See all updates

• Fund state: Closed
• Type: Access to employment
• Location: West Midlands
• Funding source: European Social Fund
• Closing date: 22 May 2015

This call is now closed. Please do not submit an application for this call. The information provided on this page is for reference purposes only.

Important Notice for this Call

The process for applying under this call outlined below is the normal route to apply for funding. However we are aware that some users have been having issues with the IT system LOGASnet. A Word version of the application form is available here. If you are unable to submit your application on the IT system we will accept a Word version as a temporary measure for this specific call. This must be submitted to the email address in Section 6 in the call specification by the deadline specified in the call. Applications submitted after this deadline cannot be accepted. Applicants will still be expected to submit an application using the IT system and should do so as soon as they can access the IT system.

Details

One of the investment priorities for the ESF in 2014-2020 is to promote the sustainable integration into the labour market of young people, in particular those who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). This will be reinforced by the new Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) in the Black Country under a broad range of activities.

For more information, download the call specification

Location

For the Youth Employment Initiative the project must cover all of the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership area.

Value

Up to £34,000,000 of funding is available (including YEI allocation).

Deadlines

Outline application deadline: 22 May 2015

Completion date

The project must be completed no later than 31 July 2018.

How to apply

Step one: register

Register by sending an email to esif1420.ITqueries@communities.gsi.gov.uk.

Put ‘Register to apply for ESIF’ in the subject line.

In the email, include:

• your full name
• full name of your organisation
• email address
• phone number (including extension)

If you’re already registered, you can make your outline application right away.

Step two: make an outline application

We’ll register you on our system within 10 working days. Then we’ll contact you and tell you how to make your outline application.

You can start preparing your application while you wait. Download the Instructions on how to apply.

You are also advised to read details on the selection and assessment of projects and the guidance and requirements on key areas of the funds that a successful applicant will need to comply with.

The latest draft version of the European Social Fund operational programme is also available to refer to.

What happens next

If your outline application is successful, we’ll contact you and ask you to make a full application.

Contact details

If you have a question, contact ESF.2014-2020@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Call reference number: OC01S15P0032

Published 24 March 2015
Last updated 26 May 2015 + show all updates

1. 26 May 2015

   Call closed in the Black Country

2. 14 May 2015

   Notice regarding Outline Application format added to call homepage.

3. 20 April 2015

   Instructions on how to apply revised.

4. 24 March 2015

   First published.