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London Councils and EU support for disadvantaged groups



London Councils is welcoming tenders from voluntary and not-for-profit
organisations under its European Social Fund co-financing programme.
The programme aims to improve labour market opportunities and enhance
the employability of some of the most disadvantaged and excluded
groups in London.



Projects will run for up to 24 months with programme delivery taking
place between April 2008 and March 2010. There will be £7.2m available
for funded activities.



The new programme will support the following target groups:

* Disabled parents

* People with mental health conditions

* People recovering from drug and alcohol addiction

* Homeless individuals

* Homeless families

* Jobless parents

* Refugees and asylum seekers

* Women from BME groups with low rates of labour market participation

* Carers and former carers over the age of 50



How to apply



Application forms and the prospectus are available to download
below.The deadline for applications is 12 Noon on 11 January 2008.



For further information on how to apply, please contact Sarah Watson
or Stephen Boon at GLE, New City Court, 20 St. Thomas St London SE1
9RS - email: Sarah.w at gle.co.uk or Stephen.b at gle.co.uk



In the interest of fairness to all applicants, London Councils cannot
discuss individual project ideas. If you would like advice and
guidance on your project idea, please contact LVSTC -
http://www.lvstc.org.uk/



Downloads:

* London Councils ESF prospectus - Acrobat/PDF File 505k
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/1271/London%20Councils%20ESF%20Prospectus%202008-2010.pdf

* London Councils ESF application form Word Document 1.56Mb
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/1271/London%20Councils%20ESF%20Tender%20Form%202008-2010.doc



http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=21273&cat=2450