European Fund Management
As Managing Authority, the Department is responsible for ensuring the successful closure of Northern Ireland’s 2014-2020 European Social Fund (ESF) and Investment for Growth and Jobs (ERDF) programmes. Links can be found on this page to further information about both programmes. A link is also included to State Aid information provided by the Department’s Subsidy Control Unit.
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European Social Fund (ESF) case studies
European Regional Development Fund
European Social Fund
For further information and contact details concerning the 2014-20 European Social Fund programme, please visit the links below. Archive information on the 2007-13 European Social Fund Programme is also available at the link below.
State Aid and Subsidy Control
From 1 January 2021, all subsidies provided by public authorities in Northern Ireland have had to comply with either the EU State aid rules or UK’s Subsidy Control regime. DfE Subsidy Control Advice Unit provides information, advice and guidance to all NI public authorities on how projects and schemes can be designed to be compliant with the relevant regime.