CLOSED SME support: call in Greater Birmingham and Solihull
Call to run a project providing support to small and medium sized enterprises and promoting entrepreneurship in Greater Birmingham and Solihull.
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 entrepreneurship, particularly in areas with low levels of enterprise activity and amongst under-represented groups and increase the growth capacity of small and medium sized enterprises.
For more information, download the .
Location
The project must cover all of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership area.
Value
Up to £11.5 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: 29 May 2015 at 11.59pm.
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 .
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: OC12R15P 0059
Updates to this page
Published 18 May 2015Last updated 1 June 2015 + show all updates
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Notice regarding outline application format added to call homepage and Annex regarding ERDF funding for Growth Hub activities included in call specification.