Registration
Before you can make an application to the European Structural Funds, you must first apply for registration online, through the Intermediate Administrative Body, ESEP Ltd :
http://www.esep.co.uk/02-applications-registration.html
The three main categories of eligible applicant organisations are:
- Public Sector - This group includes Central Government and Non-Departmental Public Bodies; local authorities and related agencies (e.g., local initiatives); the Enterprise Networks; VisitScotland network; Further and Higher Education Institutions; Communities Scotland and related agencies; Forest Enterprise.
- Voluntary or Charitable Organisations - Registered/recognised charities, trusts, co-operatives and “not for profit” organisations: (the Charities Act and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act are relevant here). Organisations which directly or indirectly receive over 50% of core funding (i.e., excluding European Funds) from the public sector, or from levies raised by Industrial Training Organisations for training purposes.
- Joint Ventures (Public/Private Partnerships) - Joint ventures are eligible to apply directly for support where public organisations have more than a 50% share. Where shares are equal, provided the public sector has a veto and assets revert to the public sector if the venture is wound up, the joint venture can be deemed eligible.
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