Humber Learning Consortium are managing the ESF Community Grants Programme 2016-2018 and are pleased to announce the launch of the 4th round of funding available. The fund is commissioned through the Skill Fund Agency (SFA) and is a key investment that supports the delivery of the ESIF strategy.
ESF Community Grants are part of the European Social Fund (ESF) programme which is distributing small grants in the Humber, East Riding, York and North Yorkshire region. The aim of the fund is to help unemployed people progress towards employment through access to learning and training opportunities delivered by not for profit organisations in the heart of predominantly disadvantaged communities.
The 3rd round of Grants of between £5,000 and up to £15,000 are available. For further details go to www.hlc-vol.org.
Contact Jacquie Newman on 01482 327438 or email jacquie.newman@hlc-vol.org.
The deadline for Humber and East Riding applications is Friday 30th June– 4.00pm.
Application support events are available at:
- Darby and Jones Hall, Finkle Street Cottingham HU16 4AZ – Tuesday 30th May 10.30 – 12.30pm
- Efactor – Social Enterprise Centre, 84 Wellington Street Grimsby DN32 7DZ Monday 5th June – 12.30-2.30pm
- Centre 88 Saner Street Hull HU3 2TR Wednesday 7th June – 12.30 – 2.30pm
Intermediate Level State Aid and Procurement Workshops
There are still a few places available on the Intermediate Level State Aid Workshops and Procurement Workshops led by EU/Competition expert Jonathan Branton of DWF LLP. The workshops will provide an overview of State Aid and Procurement relating to the running of European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) projects and are free of charge.
Please choose from one of the following dates and use the eventbrite links below to book your place. You are welcome to attend either both workshops or just one. Both workshops are relevant to ERDF and ESF.
Friday 26 May 2017 – Park Inn By Radisson, York (lunch will be available from 12.30 pm)
State Aid Workshop, 10 am – 12.30 pm
Procurement Workshop, 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Thursday 15 June 2017 – Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Willerby (lunch will be available from 12.30 pm)
State Aid Workshop, 10 am – 12.30 pm
Procurement Workshop, 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm