Open Calls and Application Forms

Open Calls and Application Forms

Successful projects to be completed by 31 March 2023

Although this scheme is now generally closed, if your business is eligible and could spend any grant allocated by 31st March 2023 please email folkestonecommunityworks@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk asap. A call is an open invitation for organisations, businesses, applicants to submit an application against a published specification.

Making an Application

Although this scheme is now generally closed, if your business is eligible and could spend any grant allocated by 31st March 2023 please email folkestonecommunityworks@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk asap.

A call is an open invitation for organisations/businesses/applicants to submit an application against a published specification. These are:

  • A delivery organisation providing services to residents and businesses
  • A local business applying for grants to help their enterprise grow

The application process is in two parts:

  • Part 1 is the completion of an Expression of Interest form and Eligibility Questionnaire
  • Part 2 is the Full Application

Open calls

Call five: Main projects – application to deliver an employability / enterprise / community hub (ERDF funding)

This call is seeking projects to create an employability / enterprise / community hub which will provide quality, flexible space for the local community.

It will be a place where residents and businesses within the Folkestone Community Works area can access activities and support to help them achieve their potential.

A maximum grant of £250,000 is available – and this must be match-funded. Therefore a total of £500,000 will be invested in the project.

GUIDANCE NOTES

C1.0 Main Projects Call 5 ERDF Manual vs3

C2.1 Main Project Call 5 ERDF Specification E E C Hub vs3 08 21

APPLICATION FORMS

C2.2a Main Project Call 5 ERDF Expression of Interest aug 21

C2.2b Main Project Call 5 ERDF Eligibility Questionnaire

C2.2c Main Project EQ definitions

C2.3 Main Project Grant Call 5 ERDF Application Form Guidance Notes

C2.4 Main Project Grant Call 5 ERDF Application Form

C2.4a Main Projects Grant Application_ERDF Outputs Annex

C2.4b Main Projects Grant Application_ERDF Budget Annex

Call six: Main projects – applications to deliver business support services

This call is seeking projects to deliver one or more of the following business support services:

  • Assist potential entrepreneurs on their journey to start an enterprise
  • Help start-ups, including the self-employed, to establish and succeed
  • Support the start-ups, self-employed and SME businesses in the area to grow – thereby creating new employment opportunities for residents

Applicants must be able to provide quality, approachable, accessible and flexible services that support SMEs, self-employment and business start-ups.

A maximum grant of £174,000 is available – and this must be match-funded. Therefore a total of £348,000 will be invested in the project.

GUIDANCE NOTES

C1.0a-Main-Projects-Call-6-ERDF-Manual-03-20-vs3

C2.1 Main Projects Call 6 ERDF Specification for Action 2.6 Business Support Services 10 20vs2

APPLICATION FORMS

C2.2b Main Projects Call 6 Eligibility Questionnaire 03 20

C2.2c Main Projects EQ definitions

C2.3 Main Project Grant ERDF Application Form Guidance Notes

C2.4 Main Projects Call 6 ERDF Application Form dec 21

C2.4a Main Projects Call 6 Grant Application_ERDF Outputs Annex 2021

C2.4b Main Projects Call 6 Grant Application_ERDF Budget Annex 2021

Call eight: Applicants for the SME business grant scheme

This call is for SME businesses with less than 250 employees and a turnover of under €50m.

Funding is available to support the growth of a business within the Folkestone Community Works area. One-to-one support is available throughout the process.

A grant between £1,000 and £25,000 is available – and this must be match-funded. Therefore a maximum of £50,000 can be invested into a project.

GUIDANCE NOTES

C1. SME Business Grant Manual_11 22 FINAL

C3.1 SME Business Grant Call Specification_Actions 2.5_2.6 v5b FINAL

APPLICATION FORMS

C3.2 SME Business Grant Eligibility Questionnaire_09 18 V5 FINAL

C3.2b SME Business Grant EQ definitions_09 18

C3.3 SME Business Grant Application Guidance Notes_11 22 FINAL

C3.4 SME Business Grant Application Form_11 22vs2 FINAL

C3.4a SME Business Grant Application_Budget Annex_11 22 FINAL

Call nine: Main projects (ERDF) DIY space/Business incubation facilities

The call is seeking projects to create quality, flexible and versatile space(s) for businesses or for a wider appeal.

There is a minimum threshold for the size of ERDF grant requested for individual projects of £25,000 i.e. the minimum total project cost with matching funding is £50,000. There is no maximum threshold. Preference will be given to projects of scale and impact.

Capital funding can match revenue funding (and visa versa).

GUIDANCE NOTES

C1.0-Main-Projects-Call-9-ERDF-Manual-vs4

C2.1 Main Projects Call 9 Specification_ Action 2.7vs3

APPLICATION FORMS

C2.2a Main Project Call 9 ERDF Expression of Interest aug 21

C2.2b Main Project Call 9 ERDF Eligibility Questionnaire

C2.2c Main Project EQ definitions

C2.3 Main Project Grant Call 9 ERDF Application Form Guidance Notes

C2.4 Main Project Grant Call 9 ERDF Application Form

C2.4a Main Projects Call 9 Grant Application_ERDF Outputs Annex 2021

C2.4b Main Projects Grant Application_ERDF Budget Annex 2021

The programme management team is available to assist applicants throughout the whole process. Successful projects have to be completed by 31 March 2023.

To discuss your project, please email folkestonecommunityworks@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk.

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