28 Jan 2009
European Regional Development Fund
The application deadline for the Yorkshire and Humber European Regional Development Fund Programme for 2007-2013 (ERDF) is the 31 March 2009.
The ERDF is intended to redress regional imbalances between the member states of the EU through encouraging economic regeneration and development. It is primarily aimed at economic regeneration projects through the public sector but these can involve voluntary and community sector organisations. There are four priorities:
- Promoting innovation and research and development
- Stimulating and supporting successful enterprise
- Developing sustainable communities
The fourth priority:
- Economic infrastructure for a competitive economy, allows extra funding for South Yorkshire to ease the transition as it moves out of Objective 1 status.
Up to 50% of project costs can be met. Match funding is required. For more information, see the Yorkshire Forward website.
