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ERDF Programme Opportunities for Leicester & Leicestershire Businesses

Explore current ERDF Programme with 18 live projects, grant funding, and final calls for SMEs. Learn about ESF funding and energy infrastructure strategy. Contact us for more details.

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ERDF Programme Opportunities for Leicester & Leicestershire Businesses

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  1. Welcome Heather Roythorne-Finch, Programme and Partnerships Manager, ERDF Growth Development Team, MHCLG

  2. The Leicester and Leicestershire Economy Mike Durban, LLEP Head of Strategy

  3. People

  4. Business

  5. Productivity

  6. Challenges

  7. ERDF Calls Mary-Louise Harrison, LLEP Senior Projects Manager Mary-Louise.Harrison@llep.org.uk

  8. Our ERDF Programme

  9. Our Current Programme Eighteen live projects One grant funding agreement Eight at full application/appraisal stage

  10. Our Final Calls

  11. Next Steps 28th June 2019 – calls released 30th September 2019 – closing date Two-stage process October 2020 – likely start date June 2023 – finish date

  12. Application Forms & Guidance All call specifications can be downloaded from www.bit.ly/govukESIF

  13. ERDF Reserve Fund Any uncommitted funds will return to the government One further and final ‘national’ call is likely Post-Brexit landscape

  14. ESF Funding Opportunities Fiona Baker, LLEP Economic Strategy Manager

  15. ESF Funding Opportunities Remaining allocation:

  16. Planned ESF Open Calls(Sept 2019)

  17. What Businesses Want Sue Tilley, Economic Strategy Manager – Business Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) T: DD: 0116 454 2915 | M: 07880 745876

  18. Our Vision “To create a vibrant, attractive and distinctive place with highly-skilled people.”

  19. SMEs – What’s Needed Help to Address the Skills shortage Access funding for business growth Property expansion and relocation Bigger grants please

  20. Leicester and Leicestershire Employment Growth 2017 499,200 2023 518,670 2030 534,960

  21. Sectors with the Highest TotalJobs Requirement 2017-2023

  22. Funding, support, advice

  23. Case studies

  24. MJ Products £25,000 from Collaborate For Growth

  25. ERDF Funding Snapshot

  26. Midlands Energy Hub Gavin Fletcher, Regional Senior Energy Projects Officer

  27. Midlands Energy Hub Based in LLEP as part of the Midlands Energy Hub Nine officers located in each of the Midlands LEPs Progress the LLEP Energy Infrastructure Strategy Support to develop energy projects in Leicester and Leicestershire and across the region where possible

  28. Energy Infrastructure Strategy • The Energy Infrastructure Strategy sets the level of ambition, and guides investment in the low carbon energy sector alongside identified local strategies. • Covers three themes: • Improving the energy efficiency of our homes and businesses and supporting clean growth. • Accelerating the shift to low carbon transport. • Delivering clean, smart and flexible power. • Strategy located on LLEP website: • https://www.llep.org.uk/strategies-and-plans/energy-infrastructure-strategy/

  29. Energy Infrastructure Strategy • Identifies projects to help make a start towards the themes – • Exemplar low carbon development • Energy efficiency retrofit • Supporting electric cars and vans • Strategic ULEV fuelling – HGV refuelling and car/van rapid charging hubs • Closer work with Western Power Distribution to support strategic connections and flexible connections • Strategic planning and deployment of renewable energy generation

  30. PA4 Investment Priorities • Priority Axis 4 – Supporting the shift towards a low carbon economy in all sectors • Promoting the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable resources. • Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises • Supporting energy efficiency, smart energy management and renewable energy use in public infrastructure, including in public buildings, and in the housing sector. • Promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas, including the promotion of sustainable multimodal urban mobility and mitigation-relevant adaptation measures. • Promoting research and innovation in, and adoption of, low-carbon technologies.

  31. Contact • Energy Infrastructure Strategy: • llep.org.uk/strategies-and-plans/energy-infrastructure-strategy • Contact: • Gavin Fletcher • Regional Senior Energy Projects Officer • Gavin.fletcher@nottinghamcity.gov.uk • 07516110212

  32. Break Please return to your tables by 10.50am Thank you

  33. Workshop tables

  34. ERDF application process Mary-Louise Harrison, LLEP Mary-Louise.Harison@llep.org.uk 0116 454 2944

  35. Three-Stage Process Outline application Application appraisal Gateway eligibility check Local endorsement sought from ESIF Full application Contract issued

  36. The application process Common Mistakes Before you start, read the guidance. Always refer to the guidance and answer the questions fully. Provide all of the information/documentation they ask for. Assume nothing! Have someone proof-read your application before submitting it.

  37. The application process Key Issues Staff costs – need to be accurate, using the ‘1720’ model, and supported by robust evidence Procurement – applicants need to fully understand the procurement regulation, seeking legal advice as required State Aid – applicants need to explain how they will manage State Aid and set out the rationale for the method they plan to use

  38. The application process The ‘1720’ Model Hourly staff cost = latest documented annual gross employment costs 1720

  39. The application process Cross Cutting Themes Equalities Sustainabilities

  40. The application process Useful Links ERDF Guidance + Application Forms www.bit.ly/2014to2020ESIF Output definitions & Guidance www.bit.ly/EuropeanGrowthProgramme

  41. The application process We Are Here to Help The LLEP is funded to assist and provide guidance on completing ERDF applications- so use us! The LLEP is best placed to advice on strategic fit Always check the guidance provided on www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

  42. Any questions?

  43. Closing remarks Mike Durban, LLEP Head of Strategy

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