Latest News Updates
Priority 1 ERDF Announcement
29 November 2011
On 29 November 2011, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced funding of almost £5 million to Scottish Enterprise from Priority 1 of the LUPS Programme for an Offshore Renewables Research and Development Programme. The Programme will help minimise costs and risks in the offshore environment by supporting research and development, prototype development, innovation and commercialisation activities involving small and medium sized enterprises. The full press release is available from the Scottish Government website .
Document Retention
25 October 2011
Document Retention
Scottish Government has issued the latest guidance on document retention for all Programmes prior to 2000. It can be downloaded here.
ERDF Priority 3: New Call for Applications - Transport Projects
12 October 2011
Scottish Government has announced a call for applications under ERDF Priority 3 for projects that promote clean and sustainable public transport linking areas of need with areas of opportunity as part of an integrated urban development plan.
Aim of Funding and Eligible Activity
£10m - £15m is currently available under Priority 3. The maximum grant intervention rate is 40%. A detailed note outlining the policy rationale, aim of funding, and priority areas of eligible activity can be downloaded here.
Timetable
The timetable for project applications can be downloaded here.
Application Process
Information on the application process can be found here.
Programme Manager
To discuss possible funding opportunities under this application call, please contact:
Susan Tamburrini
0141 241 6158
[email protected]
National Rules Questions and Answers
18 July 2011
NATIONAL RULES - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Scottish Government has issued a Questions and Answers paper to accompany the National Rules for the Scottish Structural Funds Programmes. The paper can be downloaded here.
Updated National Rules June 2011
1 June 2011
Updated National Rules
The Scottish Government has published an updated version of the National Rules. These are available for download here .
Role of the Audit Authority
4 April 2011
Information Note on Role of Audit Authority
Scottish Government has issued an Information Note for project sponsors on the role of the Audit Authority under Article 62 of Council Regulation (EC) 1083/2006. The Information Note can be downloaded here .
Round 4 ERDF Projects
28 March 2011
Round 4 ERDF Project Awards
A list of projects funded by Round 4 of the LUPS ERDF Programme is available for download here .
Announcement of further ERDF awards
22 March 2011
Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced £14.3 million of European Regional Development Fund support from the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland Programme for investment in Scotland's tourism sector, sustainable public transport, developing SMEs, building links between research and business and providing training opportunities.
The full Scottish Government press release can be downloaded here.
Round 4 Low Carbon Economy Projects Announced
21 March 2011
Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Economy Projects
Jim Mather, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, has announced funding of £6.9 million for 12 renewable energy and low carbon economy projects funded by the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland European Regional Development Fund Programme. The full Scottish Government press release can be downloaded here .
Updated National Rules
13 January 2011
The Scottish Government has published an updated version of the National Rules. These are available for download here.
Announcement of ERDF Priority 2 Funding
30 December 2010
On 30 December 2010, Enterprise Minister Jim Mather announced more than £6.6 million from Priority 2 of the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland European Regional Development Fund Programme to provide advice and support to small businesses and entrepreneurs, and help create more than 7,000 jobs.
The full press release can be accessed here .
Link-UP Newsletter
24 December 2010
Issue 7 of the LUPS Link-UP Newsletter is now available for download .
Update on Priority 5 Timetable
14 December 2010
Following the Ministerial Announcement for ESF Priority 5 please note the following date changes:
- 2 page summary of suggested changes to bids should be sent to ESEP by Friday 14 January 2011 - this should cover any major changes following the Ministerial announcement of allocations and can also note the phasing of Priority 1 activities into Priority 5 activities during 2011. The 2 page summary should be emailed to ESEP . The Scottish Government and IAB will be holding meetings with individual bidders during January 2011 to discuss any changes. Please see the attached link to the meeting request web-site to book your meeting . Please note, due to the delay in the Ministerial Announcement extra dates will be added at the end of January 2011 to accommodate some later meetings.
- Stage 2 applications on €urosys to be entered by Friday 28th January 2011 - annexes should be emailed to ESEP to accompany the Stage 2 bid.
Ministerial Announcement of ESF Priority 5 Funding
14 December 2010
Communities across Lowlands and Uplands Scotland will receive a share of a £64.6 million allocation of Priority 5 of the European Social Fund, as part of a national skills development programme to strengthen Scotland's workforce.
Education Secretary Michael Russell made the announcement at the Orkney Street Enterprise Centre in Glasgow this morning where he met young people involved in employability courses. The full press release can be accessed here .
PMC Meeting 27 October 2010
1 November 2010
A summary note of the meeting of the PMC held on 27 October 2010 is available for download.
