The european regional development fund excludes some activities. European structural and investment funds growth programme is funding for. There is initial guidance on state aid on the governments erdf web pages, but you will need to take specialist advice if you decide to make an application to erdf. The applicant organisation is responsible for everything that happens during the lifetime of the project. The national eligibility rules, erdf state aid law requirements, the national procurement requirements, erdf publicity requirements, erdf article 55 revenue generating projects requirements the guidance documents on the website particularly those which relate to your regional programme including the operational programme and outputsresults. National rules on eligibility of expenditure, version 7, 23 september. European regional development fund enterprise ireland. A managing authority uses erdf9 resources for setting up a fund to promote sme startups.
Guidelines for implementation business enhance erdf grant schemes. My organisation is not based in london, but wishes to apply for erdf in london. State aid documents for the 2014 to 2020 european regional development fund and european social fund. All awards of erdf must comply with european union competition law including state aid law and government procurement in the european union. Applicants are strongly advised to read the relevant. State aid in crossborder cooperation projects committee of the. Public consultation on the updated proposal on simplified rules for state aid the european commission is inviting states and relevant stakeholders to comment the updated proposal on state aid rules to exempt from prior commission scrutiny aid granted through national funds for projects supported under certain eu programmes. This guidance set out a menu of thematic activities and outputs that could be funded by erdf. In this guidance, we aim to raise grant recipients awareness of their likely. Its purpose is to transfer money from richer regions not countries, and invest it in the infrastructure and services of underdeveloped regions. Failure to comply with these legal requirements may result in irregularity rulings which carry financial implications. This document contains guidance on handling state aid issues in projects involving european union grant funds. See erdf state aid law requirements erdf gn1003 for further information on state aid.
This will allow those regions to start attracting private sector investments, and create jobs on their own. As state aid applies to anyone working with public money, the workshop also provides you with practical advice on what state aid is, the implications that such aid can have and how, through careful project management and record keeping, any infringement of the rules can be avoided. All entities engaged in an economic activity fall under state aid rules, regardless of their legal. Aid granted under the business enhance erdf grant schemes is governed by eu state aid rules as outlined in the respective guidance notes applicable for each scheme and the beneficiary is responsible to ensure compliance with the applicable rules and to seek advice so as to ensure compliance with state aid rules and requirements. European regional development fund erdf the european regional development fund erdf aims to redress regional imbalances in the european union by funding certain initiatives. Guidance on completing the outline application is available here. Register of companies to provide specialist advice and guidance on erdf issues to the cesam team and on all aspects of project related activity, monitoring and audit. Remember that with erdf supported projects you need to ensure that the.
Leicester and leicestershire digital growth programme grant scheme guidance notes v5, 25. This may include software, stationery, teaching materials, postage. View the latest state aid schemes relating to the state aid guidance above. State aid in the northwest europe programme guidance document. European structural and investment funds state aid. It is the grant recipients legal responsibility to. The broadband state aid rules explained european commission.
The aracnocoptero platforms control and guidance software is composed of an agent based system whose agents are specialized in. Whether from the public or private sector, you will need to consider the rules around state aid very carefully. Where applicable projects need to comply with the laws pertaining to the actions being proposed for funding. Number of enterprises created after receiving financial aid, innovation advice or support from. Under opi, 51 m are earmarked for grant schemes under three priorityaxes 1, 2 and 3. Erdf national procurement requirements erdfgn1004 version number 2 date published 5 august 20 page 7 of 44 6. European regional development fund l description of the activity supported by the project l display the full erdf logo. Following the adoption of the temporary state aid framework can erdf support.
In this case, all public aid including the erdf provided by the 2 seas programme as well as. State aid law european regional development fund guidance. European regional development fund 2014 to 2020 programme. Guidance on state aid in european structural and investment.
Commission implementing reuglation eu 2019256 amending implementing regulation eu 2015207. European structural and investment funds programme guidance. European structural and investment funds growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local. Computer vision system for fire detection and report using uavs.
Budget in any calendar year the scheme shall not be used to provide awards which cumulatively exceed 125 million around. If you need additional equipment or software to allow project staff to work remotely this. Business enhance erdf grant schemes ecommerce grant. The erdf operational programme was approved by the northern ireland executive and submitted to the european commission for consideration in july 2014. Guidelines for implementation business enhance erdf grant. State aid and cohesion policy basic state aid rules and impact on esif financing dr. See erdf state aid law requirements erdfgn1003 for further information on. Introduction this document aims at providing the necessary elements of information in order to comply with the applicable state aid rules and procedures and therefore clarify the notion of state aid as far as 2 seas project applicants are concerned. The current fund, which runs from 2014 to 2020, is delivered in ireland through two regional operational programmes managed by the relevant regional assembly. Added calculating gross grant equivalent guidance for erdf and esf. Aid awarded under the scheme may only be cumulated with other awards of state aid where these relate to different eligible costs. Sep 19, 2019 view the latest state aid schemes relating to the state aid guidance above. Changes to the models for submission of the information on a major project, for the joint action plan, for the implementation reports for the investment for growth and jobs goal and for the european territorial cooperation goal. Welsh european funding office eligibility rules and.
Please indicate previous funding received over the last 3 financial years under gber article 28. European regional development fund logo as acknowledgement of the role played by the fund in partfinancing the project. The broadband state aid rules explained an eguide for decision makers. European regional development fund erdf programme 200720. Clg national user guidance erdf operational programme 200720 advgn35 project appraisal guidance advgn 38 erdf overheads advgn39 erdf revenue generating projects.
Th e business enhance grant schemes, partfinanced by the european regional development fund 20142020, support enterprises when undertaking investment projects aimed at securing sustainable business growth, by becoming more competitive, innovative and become more resilient to market challenges. State aid conformity all activities have to adhere to state aid laws with. Erdf gn37 erdf 200720 eligibility rules erdf 200720 eligibility rules page 1 of 27 erdf gn37 issue 02 march 2010 1. Therefore the amount of state aid subsidised support your business may receive is capped. The european regional development fund erdf is a fund allocated by the european union. Application of the leipzig halle principle in erdf infrastructure projects pdf, 259kb, 2 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Guidance on state aid in european structural and investment esi. The undertaking receiving erdf from the nwe programme and that falls. There are two stages to the erdf application process. Undertakings in difficulty as defined under the state aid rules should. You are advised to refer to the esifgn1001 version 5 the. The agency has adopted a number of bespoke state aid approved schemes to cover this activity. The english property development state aid scheme gov.
Under the current operational programme, erdf grant schemes will be centrally administered and managed, by the measures and support division, which has been tasked to act as the intermediate body in terms ofarticle 123 6 of eu regulation 320. It sets out the new standard erdf application, selection and approval processes and describes the project management requirements. Business enhance erdf grant schemes ecommerce grant scheme. Financial instruments in the erdf 20142020 programme. Further details on the state aid regulations as well as a list of possible forms of state aid and what does not constitute state aid can be found here. Erdf energy grant scheme notes to applicants call 3.
European regional development fund norfolk county council. Programme guidance documents for the 2014 to 2020 european regional development fund and european. Nor should it be reproduced in a different typeface. State aid exemption guidance erdf northern ireland. The views expressed are those of the author and cannot be regarded as stating an official position of the european commission. State aid law guidance an overview of state aid law and where to find out more. Output unit costs and definitions 3 2 matching outputs reported by projects to the framework of outputs included in the analysis. The 201420 erdf programme is a single, englandwide programme. Regulation and the erdf regulation, procurement and state aid rules and ec publicity requirements and fit with the national eligibility rules. Contact your contract manger for the new template and guidance.
State aid project sponsors also need to consider any additional requirements including extended retention periods that may be required relating to projects involving an element of state aid the record retention period is normally 10 years from the date on which the last individual aid was granted. The 201420 esf and erdf programme is a single, englandwide programme. To research information from both internal and external systems e. Regulations european regional development fund erdf. Intensive industrial innovation programme application. Erdf activity must always be additional you cant claim erdf. Please consult with the technical assurance manager on the best. Financial instruments in the erdf 20142020 programme irene schucht vienna, 2 june 2015 ibb is the regional development bank of the land berlin, established in 2004. This sum is provided for state aid purposes only and does not. It also includes further general explanations and examples. M european commission, dg regional policy, unit b4 disclaimer.
European structural and investment funds state aid documents. There is also an eligibility guidance document for erdf applicants. State aid law european regional development fund guidance note for grant recipients march 2015 this document contains guidance on handling state aid issues in projects involving european union grant funds. The ecommerce grant scheme is an aid scheme under the business enhance erdf grant schemes initiative designed to address the needs identified in the operational programme i fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges as approved by. Informing the commission via sani software for communicating with the. Applicants and grant recipients are also advised to read the following documents. Outline application form guidance erdfgn2001 are available on the dclg website. Growth programme for england, european regional development fund programme. Both forms and a guidance note which contains details of how to compete the forms. State aid is any aid granted by a member state, or through state resources in any form whatsoever which distorts, or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings or production of certain goods and shall, in so far as it affects trade between member states, be incompatible with the common market. Concerning the presence of state aid, the commission notice on the notion of state aid noa2 provides detailed guidance which is relevant also for financial instruments.
More guidance on gber article 28 can be found on page 3 of this guidance. The information contained within this document does not constitute legal advice. Within state aid parameters the aid being requested must be in line with the respective state aid rules as outlined in the incentive guideline. Details about calls for proposals which are currently open throughout england can be found here. Leicester and leicestershire digital growth programme. Funds esf and enterprises through investment of the european regional.
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