Applications open – ESF Second Call

The competitive grant application competition for the second call for the NI European Social Fund (ESF) 2014 – 2020 is now open. The fund focuses on combatting poverty and enhancing social inclusion by reducing economic inactivity and increasing the skills base.

Applications are now open for a five week period between 11 September 2017 and 13 October 2017.

There is a separate application form for each of the ESF Call 2 Investment Priorities.

• Unemployed/economically inactive
• Young people(16-24) not in employment, education or training (NEET)
• People with a disability
• Community Family Support Programme.

Successful applicants for Call 2 will be expected to have identified eligible unemployed or economically inactive participants and be in a position to enrol them promptly from April 2018 onwards.

Application forms, further information and guidance are available on the ESF page.

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