CLOSED Access to employment: project call in the Heart of the South West

Call to run a project providing access to employment in Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Devon.

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:
South West
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

The personal case worker mentoring programme will:

  • provide intensive help for 18-24 year olds referred by the Jobcentre (who have been unemployed in receipt of JSA for 12 weeks or more);

  • target those areas across the Heart of the SW where youth unemployment rates are highest;

  • achieve the aim of enabling young people to gain employment and remain in work for 26 weeks or more;

  • provide linkages to other agencies which address wider social and other issues where appropriate.

For more information, download the call specification

Location

The project must cover the Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset, Devon areas, part of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership area.

Value

Up to £200,000 of funding is available.

Deadlines

Outline application deadline: 22 May 2015

Completion date

The project must be completed no later than 31 December 2017.

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: OC16S15P0030

Updates to this page

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

  1. Call closed for Heart of the South West

  2. Notice regarding Outline Application format added to call homepage.

  3. Instructions on how to apply revised.

  4. First published.

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