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European & Structural Funds Programme 2014-2020 Opportunities for the VCS

European & Structural Funds Programme 2014-2020 Opportunities for the VCS. sandra.turner@bis.gsi.gov.uk. Content. EU Policy Context & Proposals Key Objectives and Priorities in England Progress to date Timetable LEP Engagement. European Policy Context Europe 2020 & EU Proposals.

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European & Structural Funds Programme 2014-2020 Opportunities for the VCS

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  1. European & Structural Funds Programme2014-2020Opportunities for the VCS sandra.turner@bis.gsi.gov.uk

  2. Content • EU Policy Context & Proposals • Key Objectives and Priorities in England • Progress to date • Timetable • LEP Engagement

  3. European Policy ContextEurope 2020 & EU Proposals Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth 2014- 2020 - 5 EU targets: employment 75%; innovation 3%; education reduce early school leaving by 10%; social inclusion; 20m less people at risk of poverty climate/energy: 20%/ 20%/20% (less greenhouse emissions, more renewable energy, more energy efficiency) - More flexibility to align the funds (Common Strategic Framework, common provisions for all funds) • Thematic concentration, intervention logic, results driven, performance framework and reserve, tougher evaluation • Placed-based approaches (LEPs driven ,community-led local development) • Simplification for beneficiaries (standard unit costs, flat rates, lump sums) • Reinforced partnership arrangements • Promoting Equality, combating discrimination and promoting sustainable development are cross cutting themes

  4. EU Proposals_ focus on the VCSE Opportunities • Ring fencing for social inclusion/combatting poverty - at least 20% of ESF • Social Innovation • Bottom-up delivery mechanisms & territorial cohesion • Innovative Financial Instruments • Focus on the Social Economy • Better integration/alignment between Funds • Reinforced Partnership arrangements • Cross Cutting Themes

  5. Opt-in • Local Growth • Teams LEPs ENGLAND MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS 2014-2020 ESI Funds Growth Programme (ERDF, ESF & EAFRD) Maritime and Fisheries Programme (EMFF) Rural Development Programme (EAFRD) Community Led Local Development, including Leader and FLAGs Projects

  6. EAFRD contribution to EU Growth Programme £/€: will be know before end of 2013 Key Activities: • Building knowledge and skills in rural areas • Funding and developing micro, small & medium sized rural businesses; • Supporting small scale renewable and broadband investment in rural areas • Support for tourism activities

  7. ESI FUNDs GROWTH PROGRAMME -TOP PRIORITIES

  8. ESIF Programme Opportunities for the sector 20% of ESF on Social Inclusion and secure match funding; CLLD Social Innovation (both ESF and ERDF) Social Investment and help to retrofit social housing Some volunteer time in ESF possible Informal Learning & Community Grants

  9. Working progress: delivery mechanisms • Bidding, commissioning, Opt-ins and some co-finance (NOMS) • Community Led Local Development • Large and small interventions • Innovative Financial Instruments • Simplification Match: public (Las, DWP, SFA, BIG, BIS programmes), EIB, private (including volunteer time for ESF & VCSE);

  10. EUROPEAN STRUCTURAL & INVESTMENT FUNDS From 8 October National and Local teams ‘assess’ LEPs initial strategies Early November_ feedback to LEPs on initial strategies Oct – Dec LEPs & Government discuss & agree ESI spending plans; EAFRD allocations Early 2014: Local preparation & Operational Programme agreement Mid 2014: ESI funds ‘go live’ Local Growth Fund goes live – alignment EAFRD goes live Still to come… January HMG negotiates England plans with EU. LEPs finalise ESI strategies UK Partnership Agreement to Commission

  11. For more information www.gov.uk/government/policies/making-european-funding-work-better-for-the-uk-economy Lep Engagement Project: A partnership between NCVO and Regional Voices www.europeanfundingnetwork.eu

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