2007-2013 Competitiveness Programme
ERDF funding aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union by supporting regional economic development. The East Midlands is eligible for more than £190million between 2007 and 2013, which when combined with national public match funding, provides a programme value of approximately £380million
– a significant investment in the economic development of the region.
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is responsible for the programme management and delivery of the region
’s ERDF Competitiveness Programme. To find out more about ERDF, the region’s strategy for delivering the funds, how to apply for funding and how the programme is managed, please visit the Programme website at the East Midlands ERDF link below.
The Programme has been developed regionally through consultation with stakeholders and through the co-operation of Government Office for the East Midlands, the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and the East Midlands Regional Assembly (EMRA).
Government Office for the East Midlands was involved in the development of the Operational Programme (EMOP) which sets out the strategy and priorities for investment of ERDF. All background documentation relating to the development process can be found on the Programme website at the East Midlands ERDF link below.
