We are pleased to launch the 2014-2020 ESF Community Employment Programme, which is co-financed by the London Borough of Enfield Council and the European Social Fund.
The Enfield ESF Community Grants Programme will address the root causes of poverty and barriers to work, so more people move closer to or into employment. The programme will provide funding of £183,000 in grants over a 12 month period, with a maximum of 9 projects funded.
The Community Grants Programme will be embedded and delivered at the heart of the community by voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations that have access to, and are best positioned to, meet the needs of local residents in partnership with the London Borough of Enfield.
The programme aims to fund projects which promote the employability of excluded members of our community. Projects should equip individuals with the personal and occupational skills they need to access and compete effectively in the labour market.
The London Councils ESF Community Employment Programme will work through ESF Priority 1.4 to support people furthest away from the labour market through:
- awards of small grants (£20,000)
- given to small non-governmental or VCS organisations in Enfield (eligibility criteria apply)
- for projects which help long-term unemployed and economically inactive people move into or closer to the labour market (in line with the Enfield Councils Employment and Skills Strategy).
We expect projects to:
- deliver for a maximum of twelve months, with a further three months to close projects
- contribute to the 2014-20 London European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) Strategy for London.
Community Employment Grants will enable small third sector organisations that would not otherwise be able to access ESF, to access small grants through simplified application arrangements.
Grants will be awarded for projects that demonstrate progression towards the labour market, but do not duplicate provision that is available through mainstream activity. Grants will strengthen the ability of small third sector organisations to deliver employment and skills activities to disadvantaged people.
The Programme will engage, support and deliver innovative, individually tailored projects with end-to-end support to meet the needs of local residents and add value to mainstream provision.
How to apply
London Councils has published an Application Prospectus which:
- provides detailed information on Enfield ESF Community Grants Programme requirements
- explains the scope of the programme
- details eligibility guidelines
- advises on the application process
- outlines our procedures for making award decisions
All application and guidance documents are available to download from the right hand side of the screen under related documents and include:
- Application Prospectus
- Application Form
- London Councils ESF Eligibility Guidance
- London Councils ESF Eligible Expenditure Guidance
Workshop
London Councils will be running a workshop to outline the funding priorities, programme eligibility and application process for the Enfield ESF Community Grant Programme. The workshop will take place on Friday 26 October 2018 from 10.00am till 12noon at:
Enfield Voluntary Action (EVA)
Community House
Room 3
311 Fore Street
Edmonton N9 0PZ
Registration for this workshop is now CLOSED.
Queries and FAQ’s
Should you have any queries and/or require further information on the Enfield ESF Community Grants Programme, please contact the London Councils Employment and Inclusion Team at funding@londoncouncils.gov.uk.