CLOSED Low Carbon: call in the Black Country

Call to run a project supporting a shift towards a low carbon economy 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
20 March 2015
Last updated
14 May 2015 — See all updates
Fund state:
Closed
Type:
Low carbon
Location:
West Midlands
Funding source:
European Regional Development Fund
Closing date:
20 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

This call is looking to:

  • Increase energy efficiency in particular in small and medium enterprises, including through the implementation of low carbon technologies.
  • Increase energy efficiency in homes and public buildings, including through the implementation of low carbon technologies.
  • Increase implementation of whole place low carbon solutions and decentralised energy measures.
  • Increase innovation in, and adoption of, low carbon technologies.

For more information, download the call specification

Location

The project must cover all of the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership area.

Value

Up to £4,65 million value of funding is available through this call. A minimum value of £500,000 of funding can be applied for.

Deadlines

Outline application deadline: 20 May 2015.

Completion date

It is anticipated that funding from this call will be awarded for up to 3 years.

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 Regional Development 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 WM.ERDFenquiries@communities.gsi.gov.uk

Call reference number: OC01R15P 0010

Updates to this page

Published 20 March 2015
Last updated 14 May 2015 + show all updates

  1. Notice regarding outline application format added to call homepage

  2. First published.

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