European Funding
(Also known as: EU Funding)
This service provides information and advice to assist local groups to bid for EU funds, in particular the European Social Fund.
Who can use this service:
This service is for Community & Voluntary Organisations within the city boundary.
Ways To Apply:
Contact the European and International Service team at the address below for information on how to apply.
Contact Details:
Address: European & International Service,
Southampton City Council,
Postcode: SO14 7LY
Telephone: 023 8083 2383
Details of service:
European Funding
Structural funds are the European Union's main mechanism for helping with social and economic restructuring throughout the Union. For the period 2000-2006, the UK's allocation is approximately £10 billion.
The European Social Fund (ESF) is the key part of the structural funds targeted to develop labour markets and human resources and is directed at the long-term unemployed and those facing particular barriers to finding fulfilling employment because of their disability, racial origin, or sex. Southampton City Council and its partners have been successful in securing European Social Fund money to support local projects.
The European and International Service is working with local voluntary, training and educational organisations to improve access and to ensure a maximum take-up of European Social Fund support for local projects. The European & International Service are working hard to continue this work.
As well as the European Social Fund, there are many other strands of EU funding available within the United Kingdom. Further information on the programmes and publications available can be found on the UK website of the European Commission.
How to get more information:
Further information is available by contacting the team above. Complaints should be sent to Helen Dineen at the same address.
Last updated: 3 January 2007
