Resources

Key Documents for Project Implementers

This page includes links to information that was provided to organisations involved in developing and implementing Objective 2 Action Plan projects to help them comply with the requirements of European funding.  Please note that this information related to Action Plan projects delivered between 2002-2008 and regulations may subsequently have changed. 

General Regulations Covering European Funded Projects

  • Information about asset inventories and the retention of documents Word file - 21 Kb
  • European Guidance on eligible expenditure Pdf file 136 Kb
  • Link to "Scope for flexibility under the EC Rules"
  • Note on Public procurement Word file - 36 Kb
  • Web link to EC Procurement Thresholds
  • EU regulations 97/52 on public service contracts Pdf file - 232 Kb  Htm file - 140 Kb
  • Link to an Introduction to the EC Procurement Rules
  • A specimen timesheet for recording purposes Word File - 79 kb

Documents Relating to State Aid Rules

  • EC State Aid Rules Word file - 24Kb
  • EU regulations on exemptions relating to SMEs Pdf file - 161 Kb
  • DTi State Aid Guide Block exemption regulations for SMEs; aid for training, de minimus aid Word file - 47 Kb Pdf file - 24 Kb
  • EU regulations on exemptions relating to de minimis aid
  • Pdf file - 131 Kb
  • EU regulations on State Aid for employment Pdf file - 164 Kb
  • EU regulations on exemptions relating to training aid Pdf file - 160 Kb
  • The Programme Manager's Guide to State Aid (more readable!)
  • Word file - 124 Kb

Logos to Download for Use With Your Promotional Materials

  • European regulations on the publicity requirements for European Projects Pdf file - 117 Kb
  • White flag with black stars (jpg)
  • Blue flag with white stars
  • Blue Flag with yellow stars (jpg)
  • Hillfields in Europe monochrome (jpg)
  • ERDF logo (jpg)
  • Hillfields in Europe - blue and yellow (jpg)
  • ESF logo (jpg)
  • Animated European flag (gif - for websites)

Background Documents

  • Download the Objective 2 Prospectus (pdf format 619 Kb)
  • Download the full Objective 2 Application form [Revised version] (Word format 467 Kb )
  • Download the full Action Plan (Zip file - 751 Kb)
  • Download the guidance note for filling in the application form (Word Format - 101 Kb)
  • Download an advice note about the use of ESF to fund activities relating to asylum seekers (pdf format - 66 Kb)
  • Look at a map of the Action Plan area
  • Download a guidance note on eligibility for European funding (47.5kb Word File)