The Greater Lincolnshire LEP Employment & Skills ESF Grant Programme
2nd Round Launch Event
To celebrate the launch of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP‘s 2nd round of funding, Bishop Grosseteste University will be hosting a special virtual event on Thursday 5 November to provide information on the grant programme, how it can benefit you and how to apply.
The next round of funding begins in December and is a fantastic opportunity for any third sector organisation and other small organisations who meet the eligibility criteria in the Greater Lincolnshire area .
The event will be taking place over Microsoft Team and you can sign up for your place through our registration form.
What sorts of projects will be awarded a grant?
Applications are welcomed if they are new, innovative or offer something specific to a particular local area or cohort and don’t replicate what is already available in Greater Lincolnshire.
In addition we would particularly welcome projects based in remote and rural areas.
Eligibility: Initially applications will be invited from organisations and groups that employ less than 49 staff – FTE (full time equivalent), and with a turnover of under £5 million p.a.
All delivery needs to take place within Greater Lincolnshire.
Grants can deliver a wide range of community activities including but not limited to:
- First contact engagement activities
- Basic skills support
- Projects to improve confidence, motivation and social integration
- Developing local networks and groups
- Softer skills development
- Innovative approaches to attract under-represented groups. Priority groups include participants:
- Over 50 years of age
- With disabilities
- From ethnic minorities
- Who are women
The Employment and Skills Grant are a capped programme and will therefore only be issued to eligible initiatives whilst funds are still available.
The Application Process
To begin your application please register your expression of interest here. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss your idea and the grant application process.
Our next series of grant application rounds will open as follows:
- 30th November 2020
- 11th January 2021
- 15th February 2021
Further rounds may be available subject to funding. This will constantly be reviewed.
The Greater Lincolnshire LEP Employment & Skills ESF Grant Programme is funded by the European Social Fund and available to third sector and other small organisations who meet the eligibility criteria.
Preference will be given to projects which support people who are long-term unemployed (although any length of unemployment is permitted) or who are distant from the labour market and face multiple disadvantages and profound barriers to work.
Projects will help participants to move towards or into employment or into learning.
Grants are available up to a maximum of £20,000 per project.
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