Download Interreg Funding Opportunities 2014-2020

INTERREG Atlantic Area Programme 2014-2020
Information Workshop
Opening call for projects
19/04/2016
Presentation Overview
• Overview of Atlantic Area Programme 2014-2020
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First Call for Proposals
The Application Structure
Eligible Expenditure & First Level Control
Q&A
Interreg V - An Irish perspective
Cross Border (Interreg VA)
Ireland/ Wales Programme
Ireland/N- Ireland/Scotland Programme
€79m ERDF
€240m ERDF
Transnational (Interreg VB)
Northern Periphery & Arctic (NPA)
Atlantic Area Programme
North West Europe Programme
€56m ERDF
€140m ERDF
€396m ERDF
Inter-regional (Interreg VC)
INTERREG Europe Programme
€359m ERDF
TOTAL VALUE €1.27Bn
Role of Regional Assembly in INTERREG
• Host National Contact Point in Ireland
- Provide Project Development Assistance to promoters
- Advice on Application preparation
- Host Seminars to announce calls for proposals
- Partner Searches
• Programme Monitoring Committee member (PMC)
• First Level Control Body in Ireland.
• Promote North/South co-operation in projects.
Atlantic Area Programme 2014-2020
Adopted by EU Commission 18/11/2015
Atlantic Area 2014-2020 Eligible Area
Key Features of the Programme Area
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Uneven demographic distribution
Innovation & competitiveness Gap between North & South
Strong Maritime dimension
Dominance of Rural areas over Urban centres
Environmental Challenges/ Climate Change exposure
Strong on Traditions – Tourism/heritage/Culture
Atlantic Area Thematic Priorities – 2014-2020
Priority
Description
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Stimulating Innovation & Competitiveness
- Enhancing Innovation capacity to foster competitiveness
- Strengthening transfer of Innovation results to facilitate
emergence of new products, services & processes.
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Fostering Resource Efficiency
- Fostering renewable energies & energy efficiency
- Fostering Green Growth, eco innovation &
environmental efficiency
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Strengthening the Territory’s resilience to risks of natural, climate and
human origin
- Strengthening risk management systems
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Enhancing Biodiversity and the Natural and Cultural Assets
- Improving the protection of biodiversity & enhancing ecosystems services
- Enhancing Natural and Cultural assets to stimulate economic
development
Priority Axis 1
Stimulating Innovation and Competitiveness
in the Atlantic Area
SO 1.1 – Enhancing Innovation capacity to foster competitiveness
• Creating an Innovation friendly business environment
• Develop new ideas across all sectors & bring them to market
• Focusing on Regions’ Innovation strengths to address imbalances.
Actions Supported : Joint Technology Transfer Initiatives/ NPD&D
Business Incubation supports
Enabling Research/Innovation Skills & capacity
Innovation Partnerships & Networks across Atlantic regions
Triple Helix Innovation Frameworks
Social led Innovation
Public Sector innovation
Priority Axis 1
Stimulating Innovation and Competitiveness
in the Atlantic Area
SO 1.2 Strengthening transfer of Innovation results to facilitate
emergence of new products, services & processes
- Open up new markets for innovative new products & services.
- Helping to commercialise and market research & innovation
results across all sectors of Atlantic economy
Actions supported
Export & Trade Development
Internationalisation
Public Procurement/E- Tendering
Market Intelligence supports / Soft landing assistance
New Forms of Finance
Joint Marketing initiatives.
Priority Axis 2
Fostering Resource efficiency
SO 2.1 Fostering renewable energies and energy efficiency
Exploiting the huge potential of the Atlantic Renewable resources.
Off shore wind, wave & tidal energies.
On shore energies such as wood/biomass/energy crops
Low Energy Public Buildings/ Smart metering/Retrofit exchange
POLICY, TECHNOLOGY & AWARENESS RAISING
SO 2.2 Fostering green growth, eco-innovation and environmental efficiency
Supporting transnational networks to promote recyclability, eco efficiency
and reduction in waste. Improved durability in goods & services – positively contributing to
the Circular Economy
Actions supported
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Development of Green initaitives to promote Awareness
Targeted at Business/ Local Authorities/ Community level
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Marine Recycling initiatives – Plastics for example
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Actions that promote reduction of resources in Industry – Water
• Educational Programmes at Local level (Reduce/Reuse/recycle)
• Balancing Economic with Environmental sustainability
Priority Axis 3
Strengthening the Territory’s resilience to risks of natural,
climate and human origin
SO 3.1 Strengthening Risk Management systems
Addressing the threats posed to Atlantic regions by
Climate change/ Natural and man made disasters.
(e.g. Flooding, Coastal Erosion, oil spills, Forest Fires, Inland water
pollution)
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Risk assessment, prevention & surveillance actions
Planning Monitoring & Reporting
Response mechanisms to threats
Developing new risk management tools
Awareness raising events for local communities
Early detection & Mapping
Priority Axis 4
Enhancing biodiversity and the Natural & Cultural Assets
SO 4.1 Improving the protection of biodiversity and enhancing
ecosystems services
Preserving & protecting Atlantic biodiversity including marine life, river
basins & protected areas
Examples
Natura 2000 sites
Upland heritage/ management
Marine biodiversity/ Biotech
Inland Fisheries Management /Conservation
Migratory species
Water quality
Priority Axis 4
Enhancing biodiversity and the Natural & Cultural Assets
SO 4.2 Enhancing natural and cultural assets to stimulate economic
development
Enhancing the attractiveness of the Atlantic Area – Tourism/Culture
Heritage co-operation
Actions supported
Atlantic Food Trails
Maritime/ Island heritage/ Atlantic Traditions
Atlantic Crafts development
Rural Based Tourism products (Religious Tourism e.g.)
Atlantic Branding initiatives
Programme Financing
Priority
Description
EU
BUDGET
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Stimulating Innovation & Competitiveness
€47.1m
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Fostering Resource Efficiency
€29.7m
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Strengthening the Territory’s resilience to risks of
natural, climate and human origin
€15.2m
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Enhancing Biodiversity and the Natural and Cultural
Assets
€39.4m
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Technical Assistance
€8.4m
TOTAL PROGRAMME ERDF BUDGET €140m
PROGRAMME BUDGET 2014-2020 = €185.3M
GRANT RATE TO PROJECTS = 75%
ELIGIBLE PARTNERS
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National, Regional & Local Authorities
Government Departments
State Agencies
Public Utilities
Universities & Higher Education Colleges
Innovation & Research Centres
Business Associations, networks & Support agencies
Chambers of Commerce
SMEs
EEIGs
NGOs & Not for profit organisations.
Lead Partner
Must be either
A Public Body or Not for Profit Organisation or University or
Higher Education Institute.
Takes full financial and legal responsibility for the
implementation of the project.
Bodies Governed by Public Law – EU Definition
• Organisation is a Legal entity
• Established for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the
general interest, not having industrial/commercial character.
• Financed for the most part by the state, regional or local
authorities or by other bodies governed by public law or are subject
to management supervision by those authorities/bodies or have an
administrative, managerial or supervisory board more than half of
whose members are appointed by the State, Regional or Local
Authorities or by other bodies governed by public law
Management arrangements
Managing Authority/JTS
Region of NORTE, Portugal
(CCDR-Norte)
National Contact Points
Ireland
Northern & Western Regional Assembly
Spain Ministry of Finance, Madrid
Portugal Ministry of Regional Development,
Lisbon.
United Kingdom Welsh European Funding Office,
Cardiff
France Pays de La Loire, Nantes
Role of the National Contact Point
• Advice
- Project Development, partner identification
• Promotion – Calls for Proposals, National Events
• Support - Pre & Post project approval.
Member State
NCP
Contact details
France
David Rousseau
[email protected]
UK
Filippo Compagni
[email protected]
Ireland
Michael O’ Brien
[email protected]
Portugal
Raquel Rocha
[email protected]
Spain
Maria Teresa Tello
[email protected]
First Call for Proposals 2016
Application Process
2 stages –
1. Expression of Interest
2. Full Application
First Call for Proposals 2016
Stage 1 - EOI
Opens : 26/04/2016
Closes: 31/5/2016 @ Noon
Terms of Reference Opening call for projects EOI – Key
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Two Stage Application Process
Online Application – Expression of Interest
Min Criteria 3 partners from 3 Atlantic Area MS
All Four Programme Priorities open.
Targeting shared transnational challenges
Encourages multi-governance partnerships
Encourages Balanced coverage of partners & budget distribution.
No established financial envelope
Each Application to one Programme Priority & one SO only
One Call / annum (2017-2020)
Application & Programme Documents available from
http://www.atlanticarea.eu (Call for projects section)
Programme Helpdesk: [email protected]
Stage 1 EOI Time-Frame
2016
2016
• From 26 April to 31 May
EOI Submission
• From 1 June to 7 June
Eligibility Check
•5 weeks
•1 week
2016
• From 8 June to 18 July 2016
JS assessment
7 September
MC decision
•6 weeks
• From 19 July to 29 July
consolidation 2 weeks
Decision : Accept or Reject EOI
Stage 2 (Full Application) Timeframe
From 16 September to 4
November 2016
From 7 November to 11
November 2016
AF Submission
Eligibility Check
7 weeks
1 week
2017
31 January
MC decision
From 14 November to 19
December 2016 (5 weeks)
JS/MS assess
From 20 December 2016 to 6
January 2017 (2.5 weeks)
Consolidation
The Stage 1 EOI TEMPLATE
Main components
1. Project Identification
2. Project Partnership
3. Brief Summary (x 500 characters in each programme language)
4. Project Description : (each sub-section x 1500 characters each)
Overall objective
Common Challenge
Transnational Approach
What is new?
Partnership consistency
Main outputs & results
Long-Term effects
Budget preparation (1000 characters)
Application documents – see www.atlanticarea.eu
(Registration required)
Section 1 – Project Identification
1.1 Acronym ( 3 to 20 characters)
1.2 Title (Provided in 4 Programme Languages) (30-100 ch)
1.3 Project Duration (Start Date/End date/Number of months)
1.4 Indicative Budget and Explanation
1.5 Programme Priority & objective
1.6 Project Links (Past & Current programmes/projects which
the proposal is linked to)
Section 2 Project Partnership
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Partner Position (Lead/Partner/Associate)
Entity details: Tax ID/ organisation Acronym/type
of organisation/Legal Status
2.2.2 Organisation name & Relevant Department
2.3 Location (Country, Region)
2.4 Role in Project
2.5 Contact Person, e-mail, phone number.
Section 3 Brief Summary
Short Description with a max of 500 characters to be
provided in the four programme Languages
Identify the scope of the project
the main objectives of the project
the expected results relevant to Atlantic Area.
Section 4 Project Description
4.1 Overall objective Describe the overall objective and the
expected impact of the project to the current
situation (1500 ch)
4.2 Common
Of the Programme area to be tackled by the
project (1500 Ch)
Challenge
4.3 Transnational
Approach
4.4 What is new?
Why is a transnational approach needed? How
will it be set up? (1500 Ch)
What is new/original/innovative about the
project (1500 Ch)
Section 4 Project Description
4.5 Partnership
Consistency
How relevant is the planned composition of
the partnership to deliver the envisaged
results (1500 Ch)
4.6 Main Outputs
and Results
What are the main outputs and results the
project will produce and who will benefit
from them (1500 Ch)
How will the project ensure long term
effects? Describe the main elements of
your strategy to disseminate & Capitalise
results (1500 Ch)
Describe the methodology used for the
preparation of the budget ensuring VFM
(1000 Ch)
4.7 Long Term
effects
4.8 Budget
Preparation
Drafting your EOI - some guidelines
• Min Criteria : 3 partners from 3 regions of 3 MS of
the Atlantic Area
• Remember each application can only apply to
one single Programme Priority and one Specific
objective only.
• Four Programme Languages required only for Title
(section 1) and Brief Summary (Section 3). Otherwise
English throughout.
• Recommended Duration 36 Months. (Programme
allows 18 – 36 months & absolute max of 48 months)
Drafting your EOI - some guidelines
• Transnational Relevance & Regional transfer
• Balance important
- Geographical coverage of Area
- Budget Balance between partners
- Balanced distribution of work according to partner
expertise and experience.
• Recommended no of partners 6-8
• Recommended Budget €2.5m to €3m
• Triple Helix & Cross Sectoral Partnerships encouraged
• Projects must go beyond Research
Drafting your EOI - some guidelines
• Robust Management & Monitoring
• Budget & Value for money
• Four Key Principles of Project Development
Joint Development
Joint Implementation
Joint Staffing
Joint Financing
• Geographical Flexibility (20% rule)
Drafting your EOI - some guidelines
• Flexibility allowed between Stages 1 & 2 – within reason!
• Subsequent Application Work Plan Organisation
Max of 8 Work Packages allowed
(Three Mandatory) – Project Management
- Communication
- Project sustainability
A further 5 Thematic WPs allowed. Each WP can consist of up
to 6 activities.
Drafting your EOI - some guidelines
• Signed Partner co-financing statements not
required at stage 1
• Detailed Results & Output indicators required
at stage 2
Key Reference Documents
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Atlantic Area Approved Co-Operation Programme
Programme Manual & Applicants Guide
Website User Registration Guide
Action Plan for a Maritime Strategy in the Atlantic
Area
EOI Eligibility and Assessment Criteria
Eligibility criteria Stage 1
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Criteria
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The application was submitted within the deadline set in the Call for Proposals announcement
through Programme online submission system
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All sections of the EOI have been completed
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The project involves at least 3 partners located in Atlantic Area regions and from 3 different Memberstates
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The Lead partner is an organisation within the eligible Programme area
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The Lead Partner is a public, not for profit or public-similar organisation
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The lead partner and partners will cooperate in the development, implementation, staffing and
financing
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The Project has chosen a single Programme priority and specific objective open for funding within the
call for proposals
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The Project title and brief summary are provided in the 4 Programme languages.
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The brief summary is consistent with all four Programme languages versions and with Projects
description details?
Yes/No
Quality Assessment Criteria
Code Stage 1 – EOI Quality Assessment Criteria
Scores
C1
Clarity, consistency and relevance
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C2
Transnationality
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C3
Value for money
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C4
Partnership consistency
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C5
Relevance to Programme intervention logic
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C6
Sustainability and results
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Gerry Finn,
Atlantic Area Programme Monitoring Committee member (IE)
E- mail: [email protected]
Michael O’ Brien, National Contact Point
E-mail : [email protected]
Brendan Mooney , First level Controller
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 094-9862970
Web: www.nwra.ie
www.atlanticarea.eu