In order to access the claims part of the data capture system you must be registered on the web-site and have an approved project application submitted through the European Structural Funds – Scotland web-site. The claim can only be accessed through the Internet site

Before starting to complete a claim you should refer to the following Guidance Notes and Forms produced to accompany the new process:

Guidance for the Completion of European Structural Funds
Grant Claims (January 2004)

This document provides functional guidance to assist the completion of all European Structural Funds grant claims in Scotland, and is presented in three Parts:

• Part A – General Principles, detailing the overriding requirements applicable to all claims, glossary of terms and PME contacts details.
  
• Part B – Completing and submitting a European Structural Funds claim, which describes the process for using the web-based system and takes you through the claim form section by section.
  
• Part C – Specific guidance for Final Claims Audit and the declaration of Associated Fees.
  

Download Guidance for the Completion of Grant Claims (pdf, 196k)