Useful Documents

Please note that responsibility for the management of the ERDFⁱ programme in the North West has transfered to the Department and Communities and Local Government. The investment Frameworks are currently under review so please keep checking back to this website for information about future changes. You can also contact us if you have a specific enquiry.

Programme documentation

• North West Operational Programme - Summary
• North West Operational Programme 2007-2013 - Full document
• North West Operational Programme - Appendices
• Good Practice for English ERDF and ESF programmes 2007-13
• Investment Frameworks
  • 1-1 Developing High Value New Enterprise
  • 1-2 Developing Higher Added-Value Activity in Target Regional Sectors
  • 1-3 Increasing Sustainable Consumption & Production
  • 2-1 Exploiting The Science & R&D Base of the Region
  • 2-2 Encouraging Innovation to Improve Productivity in All Companies
  • 3-1 Exploiting the Economic Potential of Major Gateways in Merseyside
  • 3-2 Developing High Quality Sites & Premises of Regional Importance
  • 3-3 Supporting the Improvement of The Region’s Visitor Offer & Image
  • 4-1 Stimulate Enterprise in Disadvantaged Communities & Under-Represented Groups
  • 4-2 Supporting Linkages to Key Employment Areas
  • 4-3 Supporting Employment Creation for Areas of Regeneration Need

Application documentation

• Project Application Process
• ERDF Expression of Interest Form

Latest information

For all the latest information on calls for projects, and latest news please visit: ERDF North West 

Presentations

• New EU funds for the North West: the 2007-2013 Programme - Overview of funds and priorities
• New EU funds for the North West: the 2007-2013 Programme - The application process - April 2008

ERDF Publicity

• ERDF Branding and Publicity Requirements
• NWDA ERDF Latest News