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17/08/2012 - Round Five of ERDF South East is Open to Applications

The European Regional Development Fund - South East is now accepting applications to its fifth round of funding.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is seeking outline applications for the following five specification areas:

• Climate Change.
• Environmental/Green Businesses.
• Renewable Energy.
• Sustainable Transport.
• Waste and Landfill Reduction.

Up to £6 million of ERDF will be made available for this round.

Any public, private or third-sector organisation that is legally formed could be eligible to bid for ERDF funding, including:

• Private sector.
• Government departments.
• Environmental bodies.
• Voluntary and private sectors.
• Members of the business community.

Projects must be 12-30 months in length.

Applicants will be expected to provide match funding of 50%. Projects of a minimum total value of £800,000 (£400,000 of ERDF match funding) and a maximum total value of £12 million (£6 million of ERDF match funding) will be considered.

The deadline for outline applications is Thursday, 27 September 2012 (12 noon).

For more information, visit the DCLG website (opens new window).

Source: DCLG, 17/08/12

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