d2n2 yei presentation - april 22
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D2N2 LEP: European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020
Richard Kirkland
ESIF Coordinator
Nottingham Youth Employment Initiative
Purpose of the Presentation
• To give a basic overview of the YEI application process
• To explain the governance and partnership arrangements involved in successfully managing and delivering the YEI programme
• To outline the nature, range and scope of activities to be delivered within the YEI programme
• To give an opportunity to seek further clarification• To give an opportunity to network and collaborate
as appropriate
YEI ApplicationProcess
Calls open from 23 March 2015 ESIF Funding Finder at https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds
http://www.d2n2lep.org/EUFunding/Calls-Guidance-and-Application-Forms
2 stage process Outline application Full application £5.5m
Applications must be made on line
Outline Application against Call Specification
Local Implementat
ion Plan(Scope and Timing of
Calls
Full Application
Publish Call
Funding Agreement
Applicant
Managing Authority
Promote and
Publicise Call
Assess Application
against ESIF, call
specification and Prioritise
Assess Outline (Gateway &
Core Selection Criteria)
Full Technical Appraisal
(Core Selection Criteria)
Assess Full application and review technical
appraisal against ESIF and prioritise
LEP ESIF Programme Board
ESIF Strategies
(set out local strategic
priorities)
Call Specificatio
n
ERDF / ESF Operational
Programmes
Selection into
Programme
Discuss and
endorse selection
European Structural & Investment Fund 2014-20 Open Route
Inception to Funding Agreement(excluding Opt-Ins, Fis, SUDS)
ESIF Guidance
Guidance published on gov.uk
ERDF and ESF Selection criteria ERDF and ESF Eligibility rules State Aid Law Guidance Publicity / logos / templates requirements TA Guidance Outline Application form and guidance Full application form and guidance
IT system
LOGASNET interim system A ‘forms’ engine Allows on line application / assessment / appraisal Allows data transfer to final system Interim solution Gateway ID required by applicant
Timelines
Outline application deadline 22nd May Assessment of outline application by 22 June Full applications closed by end of July Appraisal / Decision by early September Funding Agreement issued mid September Completed by 31 July 2018
Core Selection Criteria
Strategic Fit Relevant outputs for the Priority Axis Aligned to ESIF strategyo Add value / not duplicate existing provision
Value for money Efficiency Economy Effectiveness
Management and Control Expertise, capacity and capability Management, systems and processes Financial requirements and liabilities
Core Selection Criteria
Deliverability Operation is deliverable - risks /constraints etc. Secured required level and evidence of match
Compliance Compliant with ESIF procurement requirements State aid – eligible to receive grant aid Aid granted to 3rd parties is permissible – managed in
accordance with State Aid regulations Publicity – guidance compliant
National Eligibility RulesCross cutting themes
Gender Equality and non discrimination Sustainable development
Domestic Match Funding
£1 of YEI must be matched by £1 of D2N2 ESIF allocation which in turn must be matched domestically
Domestic match funding must be within the scope of the YEI i.e. the rules on eligible geographic areas, participants and activities apply to the match funding as well as to the specific YEI money and the ESF
Applicants will be responsible for securing eligible domestic match funding
Considerations when applying for ESIF
Collaborative approach Demonstrating the need for your
project Match funding as appropriate Cash flow Compliance – State Aid, EU
procurement Financial Management Project Management
D2N2’s ‘ESIF’ role
A local ESIF 2014-2020 strategy for; £104.4m ERDF (European Regional Development
Fund): Supporting business, particularly SMEs
£104.4m ESF (European Social Fund) Supporting people with employment and skills
£5.5m EAFRD (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development)
Supporting economic growth in rural areas Bring partners together to ‘oversee’
implementation and spend through its ESIF Programme Board
High Level Targets
ESIF has specific outputs and outcomes: D2N2 have
set the following broad targets for the programme
5000 businesses receiving support – e.g. ICT, low carbon, SME competitiveness
400 new enterprises supported 15,000 people supported to find employment 8,000 people supported in relation to social
inclusion 2,500 businesses improving skill levels
D2N2 ‘ESIF’Funding by Priority Axis
Fund Priority Axis ESIF% of each Fund
% of ESIF Total
ERDF
1 Innovation 20.9 20% 10%2 ICT 10.5 10% 5%
3 SME Competitiveness 39.1 37% 18%4 Low Carbon 23.5 23% 11%
Total 1-4 94.0 90% 44%
ERDF
5 Climate Change 5.2 5% 2%
6Protecting the Environment / Resource Efficiency
5.2 5%2%
Total 5-6 10.4 10% 5%Total ERDF 104.4 100% 49%
ESF8 Employment 41.8 40% 19%9 Social Inclusion 20.9 20% 10%
10 Skills 41.9 40% 19%Total ESF 104.4 100% 49%Total EAFRD 5.5 3%
TOTAL ESIF 214.3 100%
Programme of Calls / Opt-Ins
FUND(s) Calls / Opt In CommissionApprox
ValueCall Open
ERDF &
EAFRDCombined Business Support and Innovation TBC Autumn 2015
ESFSkills for Sector Growth, Enterprise and
Innovation£7,500,000 Summer 2015
ERDF Economic Infrastructure £4,500,000 Summer 2015
ERDF Sustainable Urban Development (Nottingham) £5,000,000 Summer 2015
ESF Time2Change £6,000,000 Summer 2015
ESF Social Inclusion Programme £6,700,000 Summer 2015
ESF Generating Outcomes £1,000,000 Summer 2015
ESF CAREERS Local £2,000,000 Autumn 2015
ESF D2N2 Youth Employment £3,200,000 Autumn 2015
ESF & ERDF Community Programme £4,800,000 Spring 2016
ESF Un-named - Employment £1,500,000 Spring 2016
ESF Social Inclusion (provisional) £500,000 TBC
£42,700,000
Preparing for Implementation
HMG to agree ‘Operation Programmes’ with EC
A Draft Local Implementation Plan Consultation Learning from past programmes
Delivered through ‘calls’ and ‘opt-ins
‘Early Calls’ – out now!
ESIF ‘Early’ Calls
Technical Assistance www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
27th May PA1: Innovation £14,000,000
29th May PA3: SME Competitiveness £12,500,000
20th May PA4: Low Carbon £10,000,000
6th May National Products – Business Support £1,500,000
June EMPLOY LOCAL (SFA Opt In) £6,000,000
June SKILLS LOCAL (SFA Opt In) £7,000,000
22nd May Youth Employment Initiative £3,200,000
D2N2 ERDF Priorities
Innovation – new products, new markets, business processes Business Support – ICT, connectivity, incubation space Access to Finance – early growth finance Rural – Business Adviser/grants (EAFRD) 8 Priority Sectors – Actions Plans for Low Carbon,
Construction, Visitor Economy, Food & Drink Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Transport Equipment Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Creative Industries
D2N2 Growth Hub www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk/
D2N2 ESF Priorities
Develop employer led, added value, flexible provision to support and enhance mainstream provision
Address market failure Better prepare people to secure jobs Remove barriers to employment Engage with new businesses in skills Coverage and coherence – D2N2 wide
access
D2N2 ESIF Governance
Lead role for LEPs – 7 year ESIF allocations Bring partners together to ‘oversee’
implementation - ESIF Programme Board Develop and agree ESIF strategy / Draft Local
Implementation Plan with partners Agree projects with Managing Authorities Monitor project delivery against strategy and
programme priorities Not responsible for administering the funds
(remains with Managing Authorities)
Process for Assessing ESIF Applications
(Draft)
Core Delivery Principles -‘What good looks like’
Impact and Scale: Delivery Readiness: Added Value Local Value Quality, Performance and Efficiency:. Strategic Partnerships and Co-ordination of
Market Engagement Flexibility and Responsiveness
Nottingham YEICall Requirements
Call closes 22 May 2015 Completed by 31 July 2018 Minimum application £50,000 Capable of covering all Nottingham Multiple funding agreements awarded ESF contributes 66% of total eligible costs –
33% match from other eligible sources Proof of match - to be identified in bid Applications via LOGASnet.system
YEI Nottingham
Scale of Need: 10,000 individuals aged between 15 and 24 will be
NEET or unemployed and therefore eligible to receive support from YEI funded interventions
Priority: Work in partnership with range of organisations to
ensure added value To add to, and not duplicate existing provision and to
add provision in key areas Build on lessons learnt (to develop and strengthen
effective pathways)
Recent positive trend in reducing NEET and JSA rates, but partners identify build up of harder to reach young people, including:
Young people known to police and partner agencies but not claiming benefits
Increase in YP becoming NEET at 17 and 18 – dropping out of provision
Young people with additional barriers to engaging – caring responsibilities, lone parents
Living in deprived areas of the city – barriers to accessing employment, travel, community influences
YEI Nottingham
Nottingham YEI
Engagement and support for young people / NEETs
Building upon existing provision to tackle those who are furthest away and experiencing more complex barriers to employment.
Extending provision to 25 – 29 year olds to reach those excluded from current youth provision
Creating further opportunities for those who struggle to access existing support through a series of incentive programmes.
Nottingham YEI
Enhanced community-based engagement to employment pathway
Specialist intensive support for 16-24 year olds engaged with gangs, ex-offenders and those with mental health issues.
Pre-traineeship assistance, including preparation for next steps and support during the traineeship.
Self-employment - support for 18 -29 year olds to start own business
Support to address barriers arising from limited access to transport through sustainable transport solutions.
Focus on deprivation issues affecting 18 – 24 year olds in the Nottingham North parliamentary constituency.
Links
Call Document (www.gov.uk): https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-fu
nds/access-to-employment-project-call-in-nottingham D2N2:
http://www.d2n2lep.org/EUFunding/ESF/Youth-Employment-Initiative-Nottingham
D2N2 Strategic Overview: http://www.d2n2lep.org/write/D2N2_YEI_strategy.pdf
Support: Details of where guidance can be found are contained throughout the calls document. In exceptional circumstances, if there are issues with accessing the guidance, please contact: [email protected]
Find out more…Employment and [email protected] / 0115 957 8753
Business Support, Innovation, [email protected] / 0115 957 8745
General ESIF / [email protected] / 0115 957 [email protected] / 07867 178967
http://www.d2n2lep.org/EUFunding
Twitter: @D2N2LEP