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An Introduction to EU Funding 5 th June 2008

An Introduction to EU Funding 5 th June 2008. LEPT. Coordination. Preparation. Implementation. Dissemination. London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org. The London Situation. London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org. 27%. cycle. cycle. walk. walk.

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An Introduction to EU Funding 5 th June 2008

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  1. An Introduction to EU Funding 5th June 2008

  2. LEPT Coordination Preparation Implementation Dissemination London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  3. The London Situation London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  4. 27% cycle cycle walk walk car public transport 2005 2025 31.2m journeys 27.2m journeys 22% 32% car 41% public transport 41% 37% 5m extra journeys must be supported by public transport, walking & cycling London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  5. European Commission Work Areas London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  6. Work Programmes Competitive Bidding Procedure IEE €1m – 45 pages & 30 pages of finance CIVITAS+ €20m – 120 pages & online finance Different Rules for Different Funding Programmes Variable Levels of Financing Precise Requirements for Participation (make up of Consortium) London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  7. Stages of Bids (1) Call for Proposals Work Programme Develop Idea Partner Search Confirm Consortium Submit Bid London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  8. Stages of Bids (2) Bid Appraisal Contract Negotiation Sign Contracts Start Project Delivery and Evaluation London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  9. Method of Funding Some R&D at 100% IEE at 75% Most at 50% Needs Match Funding Staged Payments London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  10. Consortium Building European Networks EUROCITIES POLIS EPOMM Online Partner Searches www.managenergy.net ‘Cold Calling’ London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  11. Upcoming Bids 7th Framework Programme 2007-13 Transport Energy Environment Intelligent Energy Europe II Interreg IV London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  12. 7th Framework (FP7) 4 principal programmes: Cooperation – €32.4bn – working together Ideas - €7.5bn – fundamental research People - €4.7bn - researchers exchange Capacities - €4.2bn – infrastructure 10 themes, including Energy, Environment & Climate Change and Transport & Aeronautics Sustainable surface transport Safer, greener and smarter transport London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  13. Intelligent Energy Europe: STEER €730million for 2007-13 Promoting joint procurement of clean and efficient vehicle fleets Promoting use of alternative fuels by public authorities Encouraging modal shift Establishment of travel plans Awareness campaigns for travellers Freight sector as specific target group London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  14. Remember… ≠ London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  15. Ideas…? Would your authority be committed? Do you have the staff time to submit bid? Do you have projects that are innovative? What would the ‘European’ benefit be? Can you deliver? London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  16. Interactive Session Discussion on the different ways of European involvement: Project Network Consultee Adviser What do you want to achieve by European Partnership? What are the benefits of working with EU Partners? What are the dis-benefits of working with EU Partners? What opportunities does an expanding Europe bring us? How can we learn from Countries with different social / transport conditions than ours? London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

  17. Activity • You’ve heard that funds exist for a research and dissemination programme for mobility management. Partners are required to represent Cities in the UK, Scandinavia and the New Member States. The focus is to develop new effective delivery tools in the following areas: • Workplace Travel Planning • School Travel • Sustainable Freight • Tourism and Leisure • You have 45 minutes to design a project outline from one of these areas. London European Partnership for Transport www.lept-eu.org

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