Funding from Europe
Projects
Top quality projects throughout Clackmannanshire have benefited from additional funding support from Europe, assisting a range of economic development initiatives. These include:
High-spec business accommodation at Dumyat Park, Pavilion and Alloa West
This business accommodation was developed by the Council in partnership with the private sector and was financed in part from the European Regional Development Programme (ERDF) through the Eastern Scotland Objective 2 Programme 2000 - 2006.
Training initiatives
Including the recent New Approaches project in Alloa and the recent Alloa South & East Intermediate Labour project, these initiatives have been awarded from the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Lowland Scotland Objective 3 Programme 2000 - 2006.
New Programmes
There are now new European Programmes for Lowlands and Uplands Scotland covering the period 2007 - 2013. The total funding allocated for these programmes over the next 6 years is approximately half the funding available in the previous 2000 - 2006 period.
The two Lowlands and Uplands Scotland Programmes for 2007 - 2013 are:
- European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- European Social Fund (ESF)
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The ERDF is a vehicle for promoting the economic development and regeneration of defined areas within Member States of the European Union. ERDF funding is allocated for projects within four priorities:
- Priority 1 - Research & Innovation
- Priority 2 - Enterprise Growth
- Priority 3 - Urban Regeneration
- Priority 4 - Rural Development
European Social Fund (ESF)
The ESF aims to address social inequalities within and across regions by improving the general performance of the labour market, in particular relation to marginalised groups.
The ESF Programme operates through three sets of Objectives to address market failures in the following areas:
- Priority 1 - Progressing into Employment
- Priority 2 - Progressing through Employment
- Priority 3 - Improving Access to Lifelong Learning
Applications
Applications for ERDF and ESF support must be led by organisations in the public and voluntary sectors.
Further Information
Access the ESEP website for more information about European funding.
External Links
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Policy Officer, Strategic Policy
Greenfield House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2AD
Tel: 01259 452196 / 450000 Fax: 01259 452500
Email: strategicpolicy@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.